Report workplace safety concerns
The University is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for working, learning, research, teaching and service. There are many ways for University personnel to report and discuss…
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet provides information to support the safe and compliant use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, including drones) for University of…
UW Electrical Safety Manual
The UW Electrical Safety Manual establishes requirements to protect personnel and students from potential harm and prevent fires/explosions that could result during the use of electrical systems…
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…
Battery recycling on the Seattle campus
The University of Washington recycles all types of batteries, which cannot be placed in the trash because they can be corrosive and contain toxic metals. Batteries and electronics are not…
New UW Electrical Safety Manual
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published the new UW Electrical Safety Manual that establishes the requirements and best practices for University personnel conducting work on…
October is Biosafety Month: Schedule a spa day for your lab
October is National Biosafety Month, a time to strengthen and reevaluate biosafety practices in the lab.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) encourages you to set aside some time for…
Updated UW Field Operations Safety Manual now available
If your research includes operations out in the field, download the latest version of the UW Field Operations Safety Manual, which provides updated information on state regulations, UW policies, safe…
New unmanned aircraft systems safety resource
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published a new focus sheet that provides information to support the safe and compliant use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also referred to as…
Fire Prevention Week October 6-12
During National Fire Prevention Week, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) will host events on the Seattle campus to remind personnel and students of steps they can take to prevent fires and…
Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet
The Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet helps raise awareness of safety hazards near loading docks and provides guidance for safely operating around these areas.
Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit
Use the Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit template to document work under the following conditions:
When energized electrical work will be performed within the restricted approach…
Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist
The Job Safety Plan and Briefing Checklist must be completed before starting electrical work.
Refer to the UW Electrical Safety Manual for more information.
Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form
Electrical equipment must be inspected and documented on the Custom Electrical Equipment Field Evaluation Form.
Refer to the UW Electrical Safety Manual for more information.…
Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts
The Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Parts describes the limited approach boundary, restricted approach boundary, and arc flash protection boundary.
Refer to the UW Electrical Safety…
Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation
The Electrical Safety Manual Review Documentation is used to document personnel have read the UW Electrical Safety Manual.