Montlake Landfill Methane Action Plan
This document is designed to guide University actions taken on University properties and buildings within the boundaries of the former Montlake Landfill, or within 1000 feet of the closed landfill…
Request New Chemical Waste Routine
To set up a routine pickup, complete a Request New Chemical Waste Routine form.
Your chemical waste will be assigned a routine number that will be linked to the…
Chemical Treatment and Recycling
Pollution prevention is intended to reduce, eliminate or prevent pollution at its source. Efforts towards pollution prevention at the UW include treatment by generator, universal waste management,…
Stormwater
The University has established programs and procedures in place designed to protect the environment. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has primary responsibility for providing…
UW Seattle Stormwater Report
The UW Seattle Stormwater Report is the UW Water Quality Program annual report submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology.Read more about stormwater management on the …
Chemical Waste
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. There is no charge for…
Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations
Below are questions asked during Fire & Life Safety Surveys and explanations for each question.AdministrationHousekeepingStorage & Seismic SafetyElectricalExitingDoors, Walls...Hazardous…
Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
University personnel have the following options for getting rid of hazardous materials and potentially contaminated supplies and equipment.Note: Not all options are available for all items.
Find the nearest defibrillator to help save a life
The UW community can help save a life by knowing where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located in University buildings before a sudden cardiac arrest occurs. PulsePoint provides a map of…
Kitchen Fires in Campus Housing
This safety information is intended to help on-campus residents prevent fires when cooking and respond if a fire occurs.
Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
The Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines provide information on their safe use and apply to all University personnel and students who handle or use compressed or liquefied…
Temporary Food Service Permit Fee Memo
This memo was sent to University of Washington (UW) unit leaders and contacts with temporary food service establishments on May 27, 2025 regarding Temporary Food Service Permit fees starting on July…
Building and Fire Safety Program Manual
The UW Building and Fire Safety Program Manual outlines the requirements, roles and responsibilities, and practices of the UW Building and Fire Safety Program.
Don't Feed Wildlife Poster
Help Keep Wildlife WildFeeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-wildlife conflicts. To learn…
Fire Safety Alert: Steelcase LED Shelf Light
EH&S issued a Fire Safety Alert to University building coordinators, facility managers, units and departments to identify and unplug Steelcase LED Shelf Light fixtures from building…
Fire Safety Alert for Steelcase LED Shelf Lights
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is asking University building coordinators, facility managers, units and departments to identify and unplug Steelcase LED Shelf Light fixtures (listed…
EH&S move to Gateway building
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
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…