Determine Training Needs
Explore our EH&S Course Catalog for detailed descriptions and requirements for each course. Each course page provides direct links to online modules or registration for in-person classes.
Regulated Building Materials
Building materials can contain a number of hazardous components that, if disturbed, can pose a health risk to workers and occupants. Materials that have potential to cause health and environmental…
New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls
Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to announce the launch of a 25-minute, self-paced online course to help reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Slips, trips, and…
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…
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when…
Revised template for Bloodborne Pathogens Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan
EH&S updated the Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template in congruence with Washington state BBP regulations. This update includes an expanded list of personal…
Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
These guidelines include Washington State Retail Food Code requirements and best practices for safety. These guidelines apply to all permitted temporary food establishments at University…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Form
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…
Understand Training Fees
EH&S provides over 80 training courses on health and safety topics, available online and in-person. Many courses are mandated by regulatory agencies to ensure safety and compliance. Most courses…
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…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Fees
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),…
Office Furniture and Equipment
University of Washington personnel who work in offices need to have a workstation that allows them to be productive and comfortable, and not be susceptible to pain or injury. Slight adjustments …
Shop Safety Inspection Explanations
Shops at the University of Washington are required to have a Shop Safety Inspection once every two years. Below is a list of questions that are asked during the Shop Safety Inspection.…
Laboratory Survey Checklist Explanations
Below are questions asked during lab safety inspections and explanations for each question.Please refer to the Laboratory Safety page for more information.Administrative Plans &…
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…
Ergonomic tips for your home office
Consider the following ergonomic tips when setting up your workstation to reduce the risk of injury related to telework activities.COMPUTER SETUP
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Ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled
In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Washington State Department of Health recalled multiple…
Frozen waffle and pancake products recalled
In October 2024, the U.S Food and Drug Agency (FDA) recalled multiple brands of frozen toaster waffles, frozen Belgian waffles, and frozen pancakes due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes…
Power Outages in Food Establishments Focus Sheet
The Power Outages in Food Establishments Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect customers from foodborne illness and minimize inventory loss during power outages.
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 …