Fire & Life Safety Survey Report Sample
The Fire Safety Survey team schedules surveys with building coordinators or building management to evaluate public areas for unsafe practices and conditions related to fire codes and life safety that…
Preventing Nuisance Alarms General Focus Sheet
The Preventing Nuisance Alarms General Focus Sheet helps building coordinators deal with prevention of nuisance alarms in office, residential and teaching environments.
Preventing Nuisance Alarms During Construction Focus Sheet
Nuisance alarms are disruptive to the teaching and research mission of the University and contribute to a dangerous complacency in occupants, who may be slower to evacuate in an actual…
Fire Safety and Prevention
The primary means of fire prevention is to control ignition sources such as open flames, heaters, cooking equipment, research activities involving flammable materials and other sources. Environmental…
Extension Cords, Surge Suppressors and Power Strips
Extension cords, surge suppressors, and power strips are commonly used at the University. While extension cords are approved only for temporary use with portable appliances, power strips and…
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet provides guidance on using a GFCI device to prevent electrical shock.
Electrical Safety
The UW Electrical Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of University personnel and prevent personal injury that could result from conducting work on electrical systems…
Ozone -Depleting Substances Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Stormwater Management Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Facilities Projects Support
The Facilities Projects Support Program provides review, consultation and testing for construction projects impacting facilities occupied by UW personnel or students.EH&S participates by…
Evacuation Topics for Individuals with Disabilities
Faculty, staff, students and visitors who may have difficulty exiting during a building evacuation are encouraged to consider these options in advance of spending time at a University location to…
Lessons learned from a chemical fire
In December 2024, a group of undergraduate research students conducted an experiment in a shared research/shop space following a standard operating procedure (SOP) they had recently updated.…
Capital Safety Projects Process Guide
The Capital Safety Project Program applies to UW-owned properties, including buildings, facilities, land, systems, and equipment.Visit the Capital Safety Projects page for more information.
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Fire Prevention Week October 5-11
During National Fire Prevention Week, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) will host events on the Seattle campus to educate students and staff about fire prevention and the importance of…
New drowning prevention guidance
The Environmental Health & Safety Boating Safety Program created two new resources to help UW personnel identify and reduce the risk of drowning while working on, over, or alongside water. These…
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan
University organizational units are required to develop a written Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) for each campus building they occupy. EH&S provides fire safety resources to our campus…
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…
Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets Design Guide
Construction and facilities project managers download the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Guide.
Visit the Facilities Projects Support page for more information…
Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Specifications Template
Construction and facilities project managers download the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Specifications Template.Visit the Facilities Projects Support page for more…