Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources
A list of resources to supplement Environmental Health & Safety's Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Researchers course. Provided in English and Spanish.
Institutional Safety Committees
Environmental Health & Safety facilitates institutional committees with responsibilities for research safety and compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection…
Machine Safeguarding Guide
The intent of the Machine Safeguarding Guide is to provide UW shop managers, personnel, and students responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of shop machinery/equipment with…
Machine Guarding and Safety Assessment Self-Inspection Checklist
The Machine Guarding and Safety Assessment Self-Inspection Checklist (Word) is intended for the shop safety coordinator (or designee) to complete for each machine/equipment initially…
Fall Protection Self-Audit Checklist
Complete the applicable sections of the Fall Protection Self-Audit Checklist when performing an annual self-audit of your fall protection program.Refer to the UW Fall Protection Program…
Directions
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has offices in three main locations and additional satellite offices.
New electrical safety training options
Updated May 15, 2024
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) now offers three electrical safety courses to meet the diverse needs of University personnel. These courses are designed to…
Heat illness prevention for outdoor workers
As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, it's important to take measures to keep outdoor workers healthy and prevent heat-related illness.University units with personnel who work…
New and updated shop and maker space safety resources
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published updates to our Shop and Maker Space Safety resources for units and departments that operate shops and maker spaces at the University of…
UW Float Plan
University units/departments may use the UW Float Plan as a template to develop their float plan.Visit the Boating Safety page for more information.
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…
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.
Coyotes on UW campuses
EH&S has received reports of coyote sightings on the Seattle campus. Coyotes have been present at our campus locations and vicinity for years and they are an important part of our ecosystem.…
EH&S Annual Report FY22
The EH&S Annual Report FY22 summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2022.
UW Employee Health Center
WHO WE SERVEThe UW Employee Health Center in Environmental Health & Safety provides clinical services for UW personnel who are not employed by UW Medicine medical facilities. UW Medicine…
Incident Reporting
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) tracks and investigates work-related incidents to help prevent injuries and illnesses, and to maintain safe and healthy workplaces. UW Medicine is…
Shop and Maker Space Safety
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.…
Shop Safety Plan Template
The Shop Safety Plan Template (Word) helps University units and departments address the potential hazards and risks associated with shops and maker spaces and to prevent injuries and…
Facilities Safety Equipment Checklist Explanations
Below are questions asked during safety equipment inspections and explanations for each question.