Wildfire smoke air quality alert
September 21, 2022
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma has worsened due to wind patterns, which have blown smoke into our region from the Bolt Creek Fire.
New option for battery recycling
July 18, 2022
University departments and units that purchase commercial and industrial batteries now have a third option for recycling (or disposing of) used batteries. Options include:
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous materials should be prepared to respond in case a spill occurs.
Mission and Vision
We partner with the UW community to provide a safe campus and protect our environment.
Welcome to EH&S
Welcome to the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S)
EH&S is a University administrative unit that assists organizational units in meeting their responsibility to protect the environment and to provide a safe and healthful place for employment and learning.
Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet
The Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet asks the UW campus community to protect our waterways by keeping pollutants out of stormwater drains and reporting spills to EH&S.
Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevention Plan Template
University units should customize the Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevention Plan Template (Word) to help prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries from May through September.
Wildfire Smoke
Outdoor Heat Exposure
Updated June 28, 2022
Excessive exposure to heat can cause a range of heat-related illnesses, from less serious heat rash and heat cramps to more serious heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention because it can result in serious health effects or death, so take precautions while working in the summer heat.
Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
University personnel have the following options for getting rid of hazardous materials and potentially contaminated supplies and equipment.
Note: Not all options are available for all items.
1. SURPLUS IT.