Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet
The Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect workers, customers, and the facility from heat, smoke, fumes, chemical, and/or water…
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)…
Automated External Defibrillators
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are electronic devices designed to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation, an electrical shock that allows the heart to…
Emergency Procedures
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) offers resources to help the campus community prepare for and respond to various types of emergencies that may arise.
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.
Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide
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Stormwater Management Design Guide
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Underground Storage Tanks Design Guide
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Site Contamination Design Guide
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Design Guide
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Mercury Design Guide
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Training
EH&S is dedicated to the well-being of the University of Washington community by providing health and safety training that meets regulatory standards. Our courses promote a culture of safety,…
Report
Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.Personnel, students, and visitors to University locations can report a variety of issues to Environmental Health and Safety. University personnel are required to…
Institutional Safety Committees
Environmental Health & Safety facilitates institutional safety committees with responsibilities for research safety and compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental…
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…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Fees
UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) charges fees for Temporary Food Establishment Permits based on the temporary food establishment’s (TFE’s) risk level (minimal, moderate, or complex),…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Form
UW students and personnel hosting or sponsoring an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away may need to apply for a Temporary Food Establishment Permit from UW…
Prepare for EPA's new rule for trichloroethylene
In December 2024, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect workers, the public, and the environment from the risks…