Montlake Landfill Project Guide
This document is maintained by the University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety Department with the review and input from the Montlake Landfill Oversight Committee.
Mpox
Mpox is a rare viral illness that has not often been seen in the United States, although sporadic outbreaks have occurred. It can cause a rash that looks like bumps, blisters, or ulcers. Some…
Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide
The Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide provides instructions for University organizational health and safety committees to manage the biannual elections process.
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…
Ergonomics
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Ergonomics Program helps University departments/units and personnel identify risk factors that can contribute to the development of work-related…
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
EH&S provides information and resources for the University community to reduce the potential for respiratory virus transmission that align with federal, state and local workplace safety…
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides the following answers to common questions in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood.Frequently asked questionsWhy did I receive a Fume…
Respiratory Illness and Exposure Guidance
If you are experiencing respiratory virus symptoms or were exposed to someone with a respiratory illness, follow the steps in the UW Public Health Flowchart for Respiratory Illness.
Historical COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 case counts were based on cases reported to UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), including results from the Husky Coronavirus Testing program. Therefore, the information on…
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Respiratory Illness Signage Updates
University units refer to the Respiratory Illness Signage Updates for guidance on the required and optional signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of…
UW Face Covering Policy
The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…
Respiratory Illness Flowchart
The Respiratory Illness Flowchart provides instructions for University personnel and students who have respiratory illness symptoms, or were exposed to someone with a respiratory…
UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
The UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…
EH&S Organization Chart
View the EH&S Organization Chart showing all functional units (sections) within the EH&S department and all staff within each section.
Emergency Procedures
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) offers resources to help the campus community prepare for and respond to various types of emergencies that may arise.
Supplemental Accident Prevention Plan Template
University units can use the Supplemental Accident Prevention Plan (SAPP) Template to organize their worksite-specific health and safety information, and address employee…
Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of chemicals and particles. Fine particles in wildfire smoke can be harmful to health because they can reach lower areas of the lungs. Some individuals are more…
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could result in a fire, and air contaminants (fumes, vapors or particulates produced when the laser…