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Temporary Food Service Permit Fee Memo

Temporary Food Service Permit Fee Memo
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This memo was sent to University of Washington (UW) unit leaders and contacts with temporary food service establishments on May 27, 2025 regarding Temporary Food Service Permit fees starting on July…

Work safely outdoors with heat and wildfire smoke training

As outdoor temperatures rise and wildfire season approaches, it’s important to know how to protect yourself while working outdoors. Environmental Health & Safety offers two required online…

Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Form

Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Form
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 UW students and personnel hosting or sponsoring an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away may need to apply for a Temporary Food Establishment Permit from UW…

Temporary Food Establishment Permit Fees

Temporary Food Establishment Permit Fees
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UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) charges fees for Temporary Food Establishment Permits based on the temporary food establishment’s (TFE’s) risk level (minimal, moderate, or complex),…

Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template

Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template
579.89KB (.doc)
 University units use the Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template to help prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.Refer to the Outdoor Heat Exposure page for additional information.

Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template

Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
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 The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke Response Plan is to help prevent smoke-related illnesses and injuries. University units and departments with personnel who work outdoors are required to…

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

The number one pollution threat to Puget Sound is stormwater runoff containing trash, chemicals and heavy metals. When it rains on campus, the rainwater runs into a network of storm drains that…

Disaster Response (PEAT)

The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the University's first responder disaster team that consists of members of EH&S and UW Tacoma Safety and Security.Following a disaster, our…

Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist

Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist
547.74KB (.docx)
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

Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form
554.44KB (.docx)
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

Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts
115.94KB (.pdf)
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

Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation
555.40KB (.docx)
The Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation is used to document personnel have read the UW Electrical Safety Manual.  

PPE Inspection, Maintenance and Care Guidance

PPE Inspection, Maintenance and Care Guidance
70.21KB (.pdf)
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

Don't Feed Wildlife Poster
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Help Keep Wildlife WildFeeding 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

Alert: New Rule for Methylene Chloride
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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

EH&S Annual Report FY24
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The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.

Directions to EHS

Directions to EHS
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View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.  

Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet

Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet
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 The Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect workers, customers, and the facility from heat, smoke, fumes, chemical, and/or water…

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