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…
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…
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 …
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…
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.…
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.
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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2024 Q4 RSC Agenda 11/19/24
University of Washington Radiation Safety Committee meeting agenda for 11/19/24.
Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
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 …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
EHSA Guide: Laser Inventory Review
Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for reviewing and verifying their registered laser inventory and Laser Use Authorization (LUA) through the UW Environmental…
EHSA Guide: Laser Registration
Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for submitting a Laser Registration for Class 3B or 4 lasers through the UW Environmental Health and Safety Assistant…
Work-Related Incident Reports
Recordable incidents are tracked in the University's Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in accordance with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)…
2024 UW Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries
The University’s 2024 Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries are now available for download and posting. University units are required to download the summary for their location and post it…
Adjust Your Workstation
There are important steps you can take to set up your office workstation (e.g., chair, desk, footrest, monitor, keyboard, mouse) to increase your comfort and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal…
Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet
Laboratory animal allergens can pose a serious health concern for those who work with or near animals.