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…
Grounding and Bonding Focus Sheet
Use and dispensing of flammable liquids presents fire and explosion hazards to facilities and occupants. Proper grounding and bonding limits the potential of static electrical spark…
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the…
Mission and Vision
UW Environmental Health & Safety's mission is to partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
What to do if an L&I Inspector contacts you
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) serves as the University representative and liaison to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for all campus locations,…
Hearing Loss Prevention Self-Audit Form
The purpose of the Hearing Loss Prevention Self-Audit Form (Word) is for University units to audit their compliance with the Hearing Loss Prevention Program.
This form applies if the unit…
Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet
The Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet contains Information about hearing loss and how it may affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise.
Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations
Below are questions asked during Fire & Life Safety Surveys and explanations for each question.
Administration
Housekeeping
Storage & Seismic Safety
Electrical
Exiting
Doors,…
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…
Find the nearest defibrillator to help save a life
The UW community can help save a life by knowing where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located in University buildings before a sudden cardiac arrest occurs. PulsePoint provides a map of…
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…
Kitchen Fires in Campus Housing
This safety information is intended to help on-campus residents prevent fires when cooking and respond if a fire occurs.
Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
The Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines provide information on their safe use and apply to all University personnel and students who handle or use compressed or liquefied…
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…
Fire Prevention Week October 6-12
During National Fire Prevention Week, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) will host events on the Seattle campus to remind personnel and students of steps they can take to prevent fires and…