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…
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…
Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet
The Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet helps raise awareness of safety hazards near loading docks and provides guidance for safely operating around these areas.
Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit
Use the Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit template to document work under the following conditions:When energized electrical work will be performed within the restricted approach…
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…
2025 Q1 RSC Agenda 3/4/25
Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda 3.4.25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
RSC Agenda 3/24/25 Special Meeting
Agenda for the special meeting of the UW Radiation Safety Committee on 3/24/25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
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…
Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
The Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Program is designed to help protect University personnel, students and the general public from the harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation.Non-ionizing…
Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke Response Plan is to help prevent smoke-related illnesses and injuries. University units and departments with personnel who work outdoors are required to…
Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA)
Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) is an online tool to manage your lab’s biological safety inspections and radiation laboratory services, such as waste pickup requests and…
Control of Radioactive Materials
The use of radioactive materials at the University is regulated by the Washington State Department of Health and strictly controlled by Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).Radioactive…
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.
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…
Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist
The Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist must be completed before starting electrical work. Refer to the UW Electrical Safety Manual for more information.
Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form
Electrical equipment must be inspected and documented on the Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form. Refer to the UW Electrical Safety Manual for more information.…
Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts
The Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts describes the limited approach boundary, restricted approach boundary, and arc flash protection boundary.Refer to the UW Electrical Safety…
Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation
The Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation is used to document personnel have read the UW Electrical Safety Manual.