Ergonomic tips for your home office
April 20, 2020
To reduce the risk of injury related to telework activities consider the following ergonomic tips when setting up your workstation:
COMPUTER SETUP
New Asbestos General Awareness Online training
April 20, 2020
The Asbestos General Awareness-Online training course that is required for all UW employees was replaced with a newly refreshed video, thanks to a collaboration between EH&S and UWTV. The video contains awareness-level training regarding asbestos-containing building materials in UW facilities and potential hazards for building occupants.
COVID-19 Health and Safety
Updated September 25, 2024
Follow the Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms if you have COVID-19 symptoms, an exposure or test positive.
New online physical safety training courses
April 2, 2020
EH&S has released four new online courses to support the basic safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment when using or operating tools and equipment.
UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
Sharps Safety
Updated November 18, 2024
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is committed to working with University personnel to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries before, during, and after procedures involving sharps. The following resources will help you and your staff avoid needlesticks and sharps injuries.
2019 OSHA 300 Summary for Washington state locations
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for the University of Washington
2019 OSHA 300 Summary for UW Medical Center Montlake
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for the University of Washington
2019 OSHA 300 Summary for Texas
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for the University of Washington
2019 OSHA 300 Summary for UW Tacoma
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for the University of Washington