Working Alone Safely Focus Sheet
Working alone applies to work or study occurring when no other person is in direct line of sight or within hearing range of the person working. A person may work alone in a lab, office, shop or…
Choose the right vacuum pump
Vacuum pumps are used to remove air and other vapors from a vessel or manifold. Weak points in containers or systems under vacuum can create implosion or explosion hazards, and cause injury by…
EH&S Strategy Map
The UW Environmental Health & Safety programs and services follow our strategy map.
All-campus alert: Three UW students in Seattle screen for novel coronavirus
This message was emailed to the UW campus community on January 26, 2020.
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…
When to go to the Employee Health Center
The Employee Health Center provides scheduled preventive health care for UW employees who are at higher risk for occupational exposures to potentially hazardous materials. We provide physical exams,…
Incident Reporting Poster
University units and departments download the Incident Reporting Poster and place it where personnel can view it as a reminder of the importance of timely reporting.
Crane Operator Assessment Form
University units use the Crane Operator Assessment Form to document an individual employee's ability to operate/inspect overhead cranes and hoists and/or inspect rigging and rig loads…
Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist
This Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist includes inspection requirements for all sling types (i.e., wire rope, alloy steel chain, metal mesh, natural and synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic…
Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist
This Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist contains frequent inspection requirements, periodic inspection requirements, and wire rope/chain inspection information for overhead…
Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan
When a critical lift is identified, the crane operator must complete the Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan before the lift is conducted.Visit the Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety…
Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet
The Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet contains important safety information for authorized personnel performing service and maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems in groups of…
Winter Season Safety
The Winter Season Safety Focus Sheet provides the UW community with guidance on winter walking, preventing falls, working safely outdoors, decorating safely, and traveling in the…
EH&S Annual Report FY23
The EH&S Annual Report FY23 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2023.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament SOP Template
University units with a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament may download and use this SOP template.
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin SOP Template
University units with a Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin may download and use this SOP template.
EH&S DEI Mission and Value Statement
Read the EH&S diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Mission and Value Statement.
Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Avoid accidents and injuries by following the tips in the Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet.
Bloodborne Pathogens
The purpose of the UW Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Program is to protect University personnel from exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).The UW Bloodborne Pathogens…