Heat illness prevention for outdoor workers
July 3, 2024
As temperatures begin to rise, it's important to take measures to keep outdoor workers healthy and prevent heat-related illness.
Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet
The Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet contains Information about hearing loss and how it may affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise.
Hearing Loss Prevention Self-Audit Form
The purpose of the Hearing Loss Prevention Self-Audit Form (Word) is for University units to audit their compliance with the Hearing Loss Prevention Program.
This form applies if the unit has personnel enrolled in the Hearing Loss Prevention Program or has identified high noise areas that require signage.
Wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers
May 13, 2024
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the wildfire smoke exposure rules to address minimum requirements to prevent smoke particle-related illness and reduce serious symptoms for outdoor workers. The updated rules went into effect on January 15, 2024, and apply year-round.
New electrical safety training options
April 24, 2024
Updated May 15, 2024
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) now offers three electrical safety courses to meet the diverse needs of University personnel. These courses are designed to meet regulatory requirements and enhance workplace safety for everyone involved.
Fall Protection Self-Audit Checklist
Complete the applicable sections of the Fall Protection Self-Audit Checklist (Word) when performing an annual self-audit of your fall protection program.
Refer to the UW Fall Protection Program Manual for more information.
Machine Guarding and Safety Assessment Self-Inspection Checklist
Machine Safeguarding Guide
The intent of the Machine Safeguarding Guide is to provide UW shop managers, personnel, and students responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of shop machinery/equipment with information on the common hazards and safeguarding controls required to mitigate the associated risks.
Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety page for more information.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources
A list of resources to supplement Environmental Health & Safety's Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Researchers course. Provided in English and Spanish.
Updated safety resources for 3D printers
February 5, 2024
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, occurs on UW campuses in maker spaces, research labs and classrooms. New safety resources are available to University personnel and students using 3D printers, including an updated 3D Printer Safety Focus Sheet and two new standard operating procedures (SOP) templates.