U-Wide Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes: September 2022
Required workplace poster update
November 9, 2022
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently updated their Job Safety and Health Law poster; a required workplace poster that informs personnel of their rights and responsibilities to a safe and healthy workplace. The updated poster reflects rule changes that increase worker protection from discrimination when filing a complaint.
EH&S STAFF RESOURCES
The sections below contain administrative tools and resources for EH&S staff.
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Walk safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces
November 8, 2022
Visit the UW Alert Blog and Snow Removal Progress Map (as appropriate) to check conditions before arriving on the Seattle campus.
Coyotes on UW campuses
October 26, 2022
EH&S has received reports of coyote sightings on the Seattle campus. Coyotes have been present at our campus locations and vicinity for years and they are an important part of our ecosystem.
Read the Coyotes on UW Campuses focus sheet for information on living and working around urban coyotes, preventing human-animal conflict, and reporting coyote activity our campuses.
Office Privacy Pod Safety Focus Sheet
Office privacy pods or booths help meet the need for small, private spaces in larger open areas; however, pods could present a new set of hazards that should be considered prior to installation. Review the Office Privacy Pod Safety Focus Sheet when considering selection and placement.
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
The COVID-19 Guidelines Summary summarizes the current COVID-19 guidelines for the University of Washington.
COVID-19 Signage Updates
University units refer to the COVID-19 Signage Updates for guidance on the required and optional signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of University buildings.
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
The Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces outlines the University requirements and guidelines for mpox infection prevention and isolation in University residence halls, dormitories, and other shared living spaces.