Mask Are Recommended Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Recommended Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Masks Are Required Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Required Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. Description…
Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
2023 Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event Poster
Researchers and departments at the UW are finding new and innovative ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups. These innovations were displayed on posters at the…
EH&S DEI Mission and Value Statement
Read the EH&S diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Mission and Value Statement.
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 …
COVID-19 PCR Versus Rapid Antigen Test
PCR Versus Rapid Antigen Test explains the differences between two types of COVID-19 tests, and describes when to use (and not use) each type of test.
Respiratory Illness Signage Updates
University units refer to the Respiratory Illness Signage Updates for guidance on the required and optional signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of…
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…
Packaging Sharps and Lab Glass Waste poster
Display this poster in your laboratory for guidance on properly packaging sharps waste and lab glass and plastic waste.
Exposure Response Poster
Use the Exposure Response Poster as a guide for responding to a biological, chemical or radiological exposure.
Post in your lab alongside the Spill Response Poster.
Biohazardous Spills
This document describes how to clean up spills of biohazardous agents including recombinant DNA. If you need help with a biohazardous spill, contact EH&S Research and Occupational Safety at 206.…
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…
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…
Sharp Safety Devices Poster
The Sharp Safety Devices Poster recommends safer sharps devices and other tools to reduce the risk of sharps injuries.
Visit the Sharps Safety page for more information.
Motorboat Operator Instructor Training Course Flyer
The Motorboat Operator Instructor Training Course (MOITC) is for experienced motorboat operators who have a desire to teach courses, specifically the Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC).…
Motorboat Operator Training Course Flyer
The Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC) is recommended for all University of Washington personnel who operate motorized watercraft less than 65 feet in length to perform their duties.
Visit…
Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures Poster
Refer to the Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures Poster when cooking or reheating food to the correct minimum internal temperature to ensure harmful pathogens are reduced to a safe…
Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces Poster
Food service establishments are required to sanitize food contact surfaces after cleaning with soap and water. Sanitizing can use high heat or approved chemical solutions to reduce germs on surfaces…