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.
New Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course
Updated April 10, 2023
EH&S is offering a Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course which is required for University electricians, welders, and other personnel who are assigned to…
Fire Extinguisher Safety Focus Sheet
Follow the guidance in the Fire Extinguisher Safety Focus Sheet to prepare to use a fire extinguisher safely.
Owner Project Requirements Template for Capital Safety Project
The purpose of the Owner Project Requirements Template (Word) is to provide clear and concise documentation of the Project Owner’s goals, expectations and requirements for a Capital…
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…
Electrical Safety: Resetting Circuit Breakers Focus Sheet
An unqualified electrical worker may reset a breaker if they are trained to do so, and the cause of the trip was an overloaded circuit. Follow the guidance in the Electrical Safety:…
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.
Grounding and Bonding Focus Sheet
Use and dispensing of flammable liquids presents fire and explosion hazards to facilities and occupants. Proper grounding and bonding limits the potential of static electrical spark…
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the…
Mission and Vision
UW Environmental Health & Safety's mission is to partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
Coyotes on UW Campuses Focus Sheet
The information in the Coyotes on UW Campuses Focus Sheet is intended to educate the UW community about living and working around urban coyotes, preventing conflict with these animals,…
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled charcuterie meats
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), and other public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella…
Compressed Gases and Cryogens
Compressed and liquefied gases are routinely used in laboratories, shops and various other operations at the University. Compressed gas is a generic term used for describing compressed gases,…
Soil and Groundwater Contamination
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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties.Some UW properties have soil and…
Underground Storage Tanks
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties, including underground storage tanks.
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Montlake Landfill Project Guide
This document is maintained by the University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety Department with the review and input from the Montlake Landfill Oversight Committee.