Water Quality
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) collaborates with campus partners to maintain water quality for consumption and use on campus. We conduct pool and spa inspections and can arrange…
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
The Guide for Principal Investigators (PI Guide) is an introduction to Environmental Health & Safety for principal investigators (PIs) who are new to the University of Washington and…
Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety
The UW Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead…
UW Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual
The University of Washington Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual establishes requirements for University units and departments to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent…
Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template
The Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template is modified by University units to addresses unit-specific hazards and safety guidance to ensure the safety of personnel and…
UW Food Safety Program Manual
The UW Food Safety Program Manual outlines the requirements, roles and responsibilities, and practices of the UW Food Safety Program.
UW Bothell Annual Stormwater Report
Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Program Stormwater Report for UW BothellRead more about stormwater management on the Stormwater page.
UW Bothell and Cascadia College Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the UW Bothell and Cascadia College campuses.
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UW Bothell Cascadia College Stormwater Management Program
The UW Bothell Cascadia College Stormwater Management Program describes stormwater management for the UW Bothell campus.
Read more about stormwater management on the Stormwater…
Campus Event Safety
Event organizers, sponsors and hosts have a responsibility to take health and safety measures for events that occur at a University location.ApplicabilityThis event safety guidance applies to in-…
Salmonella outbreak likely linked to raw cookie dough
The Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming raw chocolate chip cookie dough…
Protect wildlife habitat by preventing pollution in campus stormwater
Stormwater drains on the UW campuses empty directly into local waterways, which can carry pollution that harms wildlife, such as birds and fish. Campus activities can put the surrounding natural…
UW Seattle Water Quality Program Annual Report 2021
Washington State Department of Ecology MS4 Annual Repot for University of Washington Seattle stormwater permit number WAR044700.
UW Seattle Stormwater Management Program
The UW Seattle Stormwater Management Program describes stormwater management for the Seattle campus.Read more about stormwater management on the Stormwater page.
Outdoor Heat Exposure
University units with personnel who work outdoors are required to implement safety measures to help prevent heat-related illness, including providing initial and annual training, and implementing a…
Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of chemicals and particles. Fine particles in wildfire smoke can be harmful to health because they can reach lower areas of the lungs. Some individuals are more…
Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template
University units use the Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template to help prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.Refer to the Outdoor Heat Exposure page for additional information.
Indoor Air Quality Occupant Diary
Building occupants record each occasion when they experience a symptom of ill-health or discomfort that they think may be linked to an environmental condition in the building.
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous…
Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet
The Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet asks the UW campus community to protect our waterways by keeping pollutants out of stormwater drains and reporting spills to EH&S.