Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines
The Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines provide guidance on computer workstation ergonomic evaluation and adjustment for comfort.
Universities get surprise visits from hazardous waste regulators
Several universities in the northwest have been subjected to unannounced regulatory inspections recently by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or by the Washington State Department of Ecology…
Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs
The Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs guidance only applies on a low slope roof (4:12 or less) when traditional fall protection systems cannot be used, such as a 42-inch parapet…
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments are guidelines to assist those planning and holding a science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math (STEAM)…
UW Seattle Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The UW Seattle Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the Seattle campus.
Read more about stormwater management on the…
Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet
The information in the Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington.
UW LOTO Field Procedure
For equipment and systems that are not routinely repaired or serviced, or require partial shutdowns, and where change management of practices are not robust, then the UW LOTO Field Procedure…
Staying Safe in Shops Poster
The Staying Safe in Shops poster is available in hardcopy format from the Shop Safety Program.
UW Fall Protection Program Manual
The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…
Fall Protection
The University of Washington is committed to protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering controls, safe work practices,…
Hazard Communication for Office Products
A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …
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…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping on the UW Seattle Campus
The map shows designated areas for smoking and vaping on the Seattle campus.
The locations associated with each number are listed below the map.
Visit the Designated Areas…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping on the UW Bothell campus
The designated areas for smoking and vaping on the UW Bothell campus:
Smoking tent in Physical Plant parking lot
Smoking tent south side of UW1
Smoking tent west side Campus Way NE…
University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter
The U-Wide Health and Safety Committee (U-Wide) will convene per the University of Washington (UW) Executive Order 55. Members include elected, appointed, and Ex Officio employees. Meetings are…
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…
Lab animal allergens: Nothing to sneeze about
Lab animal allergens can be a serious health concern for those who work with animals at the UW; it’s important to understand the health risks and how to protect yourself. Environmental Health &…
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.
Walk safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces
Slips, trips and falls are more frequent in rainy or icy weather, in darkness, when walking on uneven surfaces, and when we're in a hurry.
Visit the UW Alert Blog and Snow Removal…