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…
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 …
2025 Q1 RSC Agenda 3/4/25
Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda 3.4.25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
Training for Researchers
The UW Office of Research coordinates with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and other UW units and departments to maintain a research-related Required Training…
Determine Training Needs
Explore our EH&S Course Catalog for detailed descriptions and requirements for each course. Each course page provides direct links to online modules or registration for in-person classes.
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.
Regulated Building Materials
Building materials can contain a number of hazardous components that, if disturbed, can pose a health risk to workers and occupants. Materials that have potential to cause health and environmental…
EMERGENCIES
The University of Washington strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for work and learning. The guidance and links below are provided for responding to emergency and emerging situations…
New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls
Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to announce the launch of a 25-minute, self-paced online course to help reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Slips, trips, and…
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…
2024 Q2 RSC Agenda 05/14/24
Agenda for Radiation Safety Committee on 5/14/24
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.
Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency: Wireless…
Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas
The Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the …
Mechanical Engineering Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Mechanical Engineering Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the…
McMahon Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The McMahon Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…