Accident/Incident Report Form
Use the Accident/Incident Reporting Form to document an incident when internet access is unavailable, such as when an incident occurs while doing fieldwork.
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping
The University of Washington maintains a no smoking or vaping policy to provide a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all three UW campuses.Smoke and vape in…
Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
These guidelines include Washington State Retail Food Code requirements and best practices for safety. These guidelines apply to all permitted temporary food establishments at University…
Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet weather
Slips, trips, and falls are leading causes of injury at the UW.A slip, trip or fall can have a serious impact on a person’s health and well-being.Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet…
Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines
The Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines provide guidance on computer workstation ergonomic evaluation and adjustment for comfort.
Ladder safety at work and home
Injuries have occurred at the UW while personnel were using ladders on the job. These incidents show that using ladders can be dangerous if not used properly. Before you use a ladder at work or at…
New Employee Safety Orientation Template
The New Employee Safety Orientation Template can be used by supervisors to orient new University employees to health and safety information. The checklist may be modified to include…
Fall Protection Work Plan
The UW requires a Fall Protection Work Plan when working at heights. It must be posted at the worksite for the duration of work activities. Use the Fall Protection Work Plan…
Hazard Communication for Office Products
A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …
University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter
The U-Wide Health and Safety Committee (U-Wide) will convene per the University of Washington (UW) Executive Order 55. Members include elected, appointed, and Ex Officio employees. Meetings are…
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Laboratories
The UW is a major research and teaching institution, and safety in our laboratories is very important to all of us. If you work in a lab, you can protect yourself and others from exposure to…
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…
Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet
The Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet is a guide for University units when communicating chemical hazard information with vendors and contractors.
Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.
Pest Control and Wildlife Resources
The Environmental Public Health Program in Environmental Health & Safety responds to concerns about pests and nuisance wildlife (such as raccoons and nutria), as well as reports of injured, sick…
Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs
Drugs are classified as hazardous if they may cause cancer, developmental or reproductive toxicity or harm to organs at low doses. They include drugs used for cancer chemotherapy (also called…
Laboratory Safety Manual
Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM).Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW…
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and…
Tips for completing the Animal Use Medical Screening form
University faculty, staff, and students must complete an animal use health screening prior to work in any University animal care and use environment to evaluate and address potential health risks…