Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
What type of material or equipment do you want to get rid of?
University personnel have the following options for getting rid of hazardous materials and potentially contaminated supplies and…
Hearing Loss Prevention Program updates
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published an updated Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual. The updates impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the…
EH&S Training Recharge Policy
EH&S recharges training vendor fees, space reservation fees, and materials costs for classes requested by units or departments. The unit must provide budget information two weeks prior to the…
Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist
University units complete the applicable sections of the Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist (Word) when performing a self-audit of your confined space program.
Refer to the…
Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist
Complete the applicable sections of the Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist when performing an annual self-audit of your Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety program.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet provides information to support the safe and compliant use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, including drones) for University of…
UW Electrical Safety Manual
The UW Electrical Safety Manual establishes requirements to protect personnel and students from potential harm and prevent fires/explosions that could result during the use of electrical systems…
New UW Electrical Safety Manual
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published the new UW Electrical Safety Manual that establishes the requirements and best practices for University personnel conducting work on…
Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet
The Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet helps raise awareness of safety hazards near loading docks and provides guidance for safely operating around these areas.
Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit
Use the Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit template to document work under the following conditions:
When energized electrical work will be performed within the restricted approach…
Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist
The Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist must be completed before starting electrical work.
Refer to the UW Electrical Safety Manual for more information.
Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form
Electrical equipment must be inspected and documented on the Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form.
Refer to the UW Electrical Safety Manual for more information.…
Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts
The Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts describes the limited approach boundary, restricted approach boundary, and arc flash protection boundary.
Refer to the UW Electrical Safety…
Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation
The Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation is used to document personnel have read the UW Electrical Safety Manual.
PPE Inspection, Maintenance and Care Guidance
Personnel working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects against electrical hazards.
Follow the PPE Inspection,…
Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a new rule for methylene chloride (also known as dichloromethane) for worker safety and public and environmental protection. The…
Don't Feed Wildlife Poster
Help Keep Wildlife Wild
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-wildlife conflicts.
To learn…
Alert: New Rule for Methylene Chloride
University units that use methylene chloride in products such as degreasers, paint strippers, adhesive removers, solvent welding products, or plastic bonding agents may be impacted by a new…
EH&S move to Gateway building
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.