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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…

Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a new rule for methylene chloride (also known as dichloromethane) for worker safety and public and environmental protection. The…

Request for item Clearance by Radiation Safety

Complete the form below to request an item be surveyed and cleared of radioactive contamination by Radiation Safety.  Please contact Radiation Safety team at radsaf@uw.edu or call 206.…

Ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled

In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Washington State Department of Health recalled multiple…

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Safety

Frozen waffle and pancake products recalled

In October 2024, the U.S Food and Drug Agency (FDA) recalled multiple brands of frozen toaster waffles, frozen Belgian waffles, and frozen pancakes due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes…

Fire Safety Alert for Steelcase LED Shelf Lights

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is asking University building coordinators, facility managers, units and departments to identify and unplug Steelcase LED Shelf Light fixtures (listed…

EH&S assists with regulatory permits for biological samples

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has noticed an increase in regulatory inspections and audits related to permits for biological samples. EH&S Biological Safety is available to…

Peter Darley

EH&S move to Gateway building

Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …

Lisamarie Nelson

Alex Greene

New spend category and purchasing requirements for research with synthetic nucleic acids and synthesis equipment

A new spend category has been created for the purchase of synthetic nucleic acids and synthesis equipment to help ensure compliance with the Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening. This…

New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls

Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to announce the launch of a 25-minute, self-paced online course to help reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Slips, trips, and…

Help keep wildlife wild

Learn Why You Shouldn't Feed Wildlife at the UW  Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-…

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