Laboratory Fume Hood Design Specifications Template
UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) pre-approves fume hoods for use in University facilities. Use the Laboratory Fume Hood Design Specifications Template (Word) for all…
Building Modifications and Exit Access Focus Sheet
The Building Modifications and Exit Access Focus Sheet describes requirements for UW buildings and systems that may not be altered without the necessary permits and approvals, including, fire…
Facilities Project Support Staff
EH&S performs plan reviews for facilities projects and provides consultation to ensure facilities are designed and constructed per established safety and environmental criteria. View the…
Evacuations and Fire Drills
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for scheduling fire drills for the UW Seattle campus and major research stations, and we can assist at other locations. Drills help…
Building Evacuation Exemption Request Form
The purpose of the Building Evacuation Exemption Request Form (Word) is to reduce the possibility of compromising a patient or animal’s health by stopping or delaying completion of a…
Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance
Labs, shops and other locations that use chemicals must comply with the hazardous materials provisions of the International Fire Code. This code limits quantities of certain chemicals based upon the…
Campus Fire Incident Log
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) documents and shares information about on-campus fires with the UW community for fire safety education and to prevent future incidents.Visit the Fire…
Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act
The Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act informs prospective and current students of the policies, concerns, and fire safety conditions that are present at the institution in which they have applied…
Fire Department Permits for Events
When hosting special events on a UW campus, a permit from your local fire department may be required. Additional permits may be required, depending on the circumstances of the event. Refer to the…
Chemical Waste
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. There is no charge for…
Compressed Gases and Cryogens
Compressed and liquefied gases are routinely used in laboratories, shops and various other operations at the University. Compressed gas is a generic term used for describing compressed gases,…
Soil and Groundwater Contamination
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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties.Some UW properties have soil and…
Underground Storage Tanks
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties, including underground storage tanks.
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Indoor Air Quality Occupant Diary
Building occupants record each occasion when they experience a symptom of ill-health or discomfort that they think may be linked to an environmental condition in the building.
New Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course
Updated April 10, 2023
EH&S is offering a Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course which is required for University electricians, welders, and other personnel who are assigned to…
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees.…
Capital Safety Project Request Form
Complete the Capital Safety Project Request Form to request assistance with implementing a project to improve safety-related building elements and safety systems in a University-owned…
Protect wildlife habitat by preventing pollution in campus stormwater
Stormwater drains on the UW campuses empty directly into local waterways, which can carry pollution that harms wildlife, such as birds and fish. Campus activities can put the surrounding natural…
UW Seattle Water Quality Program Annual Report 2021
Washington State Department of Ecology MS4 Annual Repot for University of Washington Seattle stormwater permit number WAR044700.
UW Seattle Stormwater Management Program
The UW Seattle Stormwater Management Program describes stormwater management for the Seattle campus.Read more about stormwater management on the Stormwater page.