Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament SOP Template
University units with a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament may download and use this SOP template (Word).
EH&S Annual Report FY23
The EH&S Annual Report FY23 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2023.
COVID-19 Vaccination Extension Request Form
Students may request a 90-day extension for a COVID-19 vaccine following a recent COVID-19 infection. Complete this COVID-19 Vaccination Extension Request form and return it to HSIP at myshots@uw.edu.
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
Why did I receive a Fume Hood Condition Notice?
During routine testing of your fume hood, our surveyor identified conditions that present a potential hazard to the lab and its occupants. These conditions are typically the result of equipment failure or worker practice.
What should I do?
Download the updated UW Accident Prevention Plan
August 26, 2023
The updated UW Accident Prevention Plan contains new and updated health and safety information and resources for University units to share with personnel. Department/unit administrators and supervisors should review the UW Accident Prevention Plan and the Supplemental Accident Prevention Plan with their existing and new employees.
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).
Incident Reporting Poster
University units and departments download the Incident Reporting Poster and place it where personnel can view it as a reminder of the importance of timely reporting.
COVID-19 policy and guidance updates
July 21, 2023
Updated 7/24/23
The University implemented the changes outlined in the message to the UW community from Dr. Geoff Gottlieb, chair of the University Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases. Key updates include:
New self-service access to online safety training
July 18, 2023
Alumni, affiliates, visitors, and students with valid UW NetIDs are (at various times) not able to log into EH&S online training courses and will see an error message when attempting to do so. This is because Bridge, the UW learning management system, does not recognize their UW affiliation. The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) developed a new self-service tool to assist these individuals with obtaining access to Bridge.