EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
EH&S moves to University District Station Building
November 27, 2024
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams are relocating to the new University District Station Building, located above the Sound Transit Link light rail station at NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue NE, in January 2025.
Don't Feed Wildlife Poster
Please don't feed wildlife (including birds and animals) on UW campuses.
Visit the Pest Control and Wildlife Resources page for more information.
Request for item Clearance by Radiation Safety
Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
What type of material or equipment do you want to get rid of?
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.
UW Seattle Stormwater Report 2023
The UW Seattle Stormwater Report 2023 is the UW Water Quality Program annual report submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology.
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled charcuterie meats
January 23, 2024
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), and other public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella associated with consumption of Italian-style charcuterie meats.
UW Food Safety Program Manual
The UW Food Safety Program Manual outlines the requirements, roles and responsibilities, and practices of the UW Food Safety Program.
Wildfire smoke may cause air quality issues
August 21, 2023
The Air Quality Index (AQI) has increased in the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma areas, which may require public and occupational health and safety measures to be taken (summarized below).
Outdoor worker protections in effect July 17
July 12, 2023
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the outdoor heat exposure rules to address minimum requirements to prevent heat-related illness and reduce traumatic injuries for outdoor workers. The updated rules are in effect on July 17, 2023, and apply year-round.