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Spill Advice Contact

Madeline Dale

Support for biosafety and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) 

Joyce Squillante

Find the nearest defibrillator to help save a life

The UW community can help save a life by knowing where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located in University buildings before a sudden cardiac arrest occurs. PulsePoint provides a map of…

Updated Wildfire Smoke Safety course

EH&S launched an updated online Wildfire Smoke Safety course to address new regulatory requirements. UW personnel can access it in the EH&S Course Catalog. This course is required for…

Hearing Loss Prevention Program updates

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published an updated Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual. The updates impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the…

New safety guidelines for working near wireless cellular antennas

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) published new guidelines for radiofrequency safety aimed at protecting workers who perform tasks on rooftops with wireless cellular antennas. The key…

Alex Silver

Securing Loads and Cargo Online

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…

Human Subjects Radiation Approval Committee (HSRAC) Contact

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…

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