Updated UW Confined Space Program
EH&S published an updated UW Confined Space Program Manual that reflects revisions to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries confined space regulations (2018 update) and aligns with standards established by federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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.
PRCS Rescue Service Evaluation Form
Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Entry Form
The Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Entry Form is required for entry into any permit-required confined space. The PRCS Entry Form may be used for either an alternative methods entry or a permit entry depending on the hazards present in the space and the ability to eliminate or control the hazards.
Lockout/tagout for safety during maintenance, service and repair work
A person can be seriously injured, even killed, when working on a machine or equipment if the hazardous energy sources are not controlled.
When performing maintenance, service or repair work on equipment, processes or systems, all hazardous energy sources must be controlled using lockout/tagout procedures and OSHA-approved locks and tags to protect those impacted from the unintended start-up or release of stored energy. Common hazardous energy sources include electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, thermal, chemical or gravitational.
Outdoor Heat Exposure
Updated July 12, 2023
University units with personnel who work outdoors are required to implement safety measures to help prevent heat-related illness, including providing initial and annual training, and implementing a written Outdoor Heat Safety Plan.
Guidance for indoor heat and thermal comfort issues can be found on the Indoor Air Quality page.
Take precautions to avoid back injuries
As the University is working toward a return to normal operations, you may be lifting and moving things around, such as chairs, printers, and other equipment, in preparation for on-site work. Take precautions before lifting or moving objects, as incorrect lifting can lead to back pain and/or a back injury.
Nominate yourself or a UW colleague to serve on a health and safety committee
It is time for the biannual health and safety committee elections. Nominations will open soon for the next two-year committee term, which will begin on January 1, 2022. Please nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on a committee.
UW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Updated June 16, 2023
The University’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is no longer in effect as of June 12, 2023.
Being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all UW personnel and students.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel are required to follow the UW Medicine COVID-19 vaccination policy.