Sample COVID-19 Case Notification
The Sample COVID-19 Case Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals who …
Lab Self-Inspection Presentation
Click on the link below to view a presentation that discusses how to effectively conduct self-inspections of your research spaces and labs, how to use the new self-inspection tool,…
Replace Obsolete Biosafety Cabinets
There are multiple models of biological safety cabinets (BSCs) at the UW that Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has identified as obsolete.
Visit the Biological Safety…
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.
Sample COVID-19 Area Notification
The Sample COVID-19 Area Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals …
Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event 2023 Presentation Slides
View the presentation slides from the 2023 Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event.
2024 Lab Safety Awareness Week Packet
Lab Safety Awareness Week is sponsored by CSHEMA and held at academic institutions nation-wide February 12-16, 2024. This event is dedicated to recognizing the successes of laboratory safety…
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.
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…
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…
Sharps Safety Tools and Resources Presentation
The Sharps Safety Tools and Resources Presentation recommends safer sharps devices, PPE and other tools to reduce the risk of sharps injuries.
Visit the Sharps Safety page for more information.…
Alert: New Rule for Methylene Chloride
University units that use methylene chloride in products such as degreasers, paint strippers, adhesive removers, solvent welding products, or plastic bonding agents may be impacted by a new…