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…
Masks Are Required Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Required Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. Description…
Mask Are Recommended Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Recommended Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Stay Healthy, Huskies Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Stay Healthy, Huskies Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 and respiratory illness policies and…
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Clean and Disinfect Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Clean and Disinfect Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
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…
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 respiratory illness prevention policies and recommendations.Building…
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.