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…
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
If you are experiencing respiratory illness symptoms, were exposed to someone with COVID-19, or test positive for COVID-19, follow the steps in the UW Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and…
Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and UW Facilities (UWF) have established a protocol for water quality verification and sampling in University buildings that were temporarily…
Face Covering Policy
The University maintains a Face Covering Policy to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and respiratory viruses.
Updated rabies safety information for field work
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) updated rabies information for University personnel who conduct field work in areas where rabies is endemic.
The updated Rabies Information includes the…
Crane Operator Assessment Form
University units use the Crane Operator Assessment Form to document an individual employee's ability to operate/inspect overhead cranes and hoists and/or inspect rigging and rig…
Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist
This Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist includes inspection requirements for all sling types (i.e., wire rope, alloy steel chain, metal mesh, natural and synthetic fiber rope, and…
Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist
This Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist contains frequent inspection requirements, periodic inspection requirements, and wire rope/chain inspection information for overhead…
Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan
When a critical lift is identified, the crane operator must complete the Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan before the lift is conducted.
Visit the Cranes, Hoists and Rigging…
October is Global Ergonomics Month
Sprains, strains, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders account for more than 30% of total workers’ compensation injury claims in Washington state each year. Work-related musculoskeletal…
Health and safety committee nominations
Updated 10/31/23
It’s time again for the biannual health and safety committee elections. Most committees are seeking nominations for the next two-year term, which will begin on January 1,…
Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual and resources
The Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual and related safety tools and resources are available for University units and departments that operate and maintain cranes, hoists, and…
Food Worker Safety Focus Sheet
The information in the Food Worker Safety Focus Sheet educates food workers about foodborne diseases and how to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission.
COVID-19 poster: Stay Healthy, Huskies
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Stay Healthy, Huskies to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and recommendations.…
COVID-19 poster: Clean and Disinfect
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Clean and Disinfect to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and…
COVID-19 poster: Mask Are Recommended
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Masks Are Recommended to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and…
COVID-19 poster: Masks Are Required
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Masks Are Required to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and recommendations…
COVID-19 poster: Wash Your Hands the Right Way
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Wash Your Hands the Right Way to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and…
COVID-19 and Respiratory Illness Signage
All UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the signs below to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 and respiratory virus policies and recommendations.…
Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet
The Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet contains important safety information for authorized personnel performing service and maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems in groups of…