The University established the UW health and safety committee structure as part of its culture of safety to encourage respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation. The 10 organizational health and safety committees, along with the University-Wide Health and Safety Committee, share the responsibilities of implementing and monitoring the University’s health and safety program. Please familiarize yourself with the structure and members of the 2022-2023 term health and safety committees via the membership rosters and meeting information listed below.
Every employee at the University is represented on one of these 10 committees. Each committee meets on a monthly basis to discuss health and safety related topics and concerns within their represented departments. Employees are encouraged to run for committee membership, vote for representatives, and communicate health and safety concerns to the committees.
The health and safety committee program is managed by EH&S. Each committee is supported by executive leadership known as the executive sponsor. Elections for members of the committees are held every two years, and elected members serve for two years on their committee.
Responsibilities of the health and safety committees include:
Health and safety committees are a valuable resource for all employees. All employees should know which of the 10 committees listed below represents their department. Current rosters for the committees can be viewed in the links below.
The Health and Safety Committee Training Program course, required for HSC elected and appointed members, is available online on the EH&S website.
Contact the EH&S Training team at ehstrain@uw.edu for more information.
Washington Administrative Code WAC 296-800-130 Safety Committees/safety meetings.
UW Administrative Policy Statement APS 10.11 UW Health and Safety Committees
