Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure
The Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure is for University personnel who are trained to reset an electrical circuit breaker and are unqualified electrical workers.
Incident Insights: Hazardous energy leads to a fan belt injury
On January 31, 2022, a UW employee was assigned to replace the motor-pulley V-belts on a supply air fan that was part of a multiple fan system. The maintenance worker turned off the electricity to the supply fan motor and removed the V-belt guard to gain better visibility of the belts. The fan stopped, but airflow from the other supply fans on the system caused the supply fan, under repair, to move in the reverse direction. The worker placed their gloved hand on the moving belts to stop the movement, and their hand was pulled into the belt and pulley system.
Level up your facemask
Updated 5/31/23
Take the following steps to prevent airborne particles from getting in and respiratory droplets from leaking out of your facemask.
1. Choose a mask that offers a higher level of protection.
An N95, KN95/KF94, or surgical mask (in decreasing order of protection) all offer a higher level of protection than a cloth face covering alone.
Types of COVID-19 Tests
Updated May 12, 2023
Refer to the summary chart for a quick comparison of PCR and antigen tests.
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous materials should be prepared to respond in the event a spill occurs.
EH&S Organization Chart
View the EH&S Organization Chart showing all functional units (sections) within the EH&S department and all staff within each section.
Inspection Notice for 3M Protecta fall protection equipment
3M™ issued a Stop Use and Inspect Notice for select models of 3M™ Protecta® Self-Retracting Lifelines due to a manufacturing issue that could result in the self-retracting lifeline not engaging properly.
OSHA 300A 2021: Washington Including Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in 2021 for University of Washington in Washington Including Medical Centers.
OSHA 300A 2021: Washington Excluding Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in 2021 for University of Washington in Washington Excluding Medical Centers.