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.
New and updated shop and maker space safety resources
May 15, 2024
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published updates to our Shop and Maker Space Safety resources for units and departments that operate shops and maker spaces at the University of Washington.
Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template
The Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template (Word) is modified by University units to addresses unit-specific hazards and safety guidance to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead cranes, hoists, and the rigging of loads.
UW Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual
The University of Washington Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual establishes requirements for University units and departments to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead cranes, hoists, and the rigging of loads.
Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety
The UW Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead cranes and hoists and the rigging of loads.
Shop and Maker Space Safety
Updated May 15, 2024
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides resources for shops and maker spaces to help address the health and safety issues they may encounter.