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      • Underground Storage Tanks
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      • Water Testing
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      • Basic Electrical Safety
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      • Radiation Detection Instrument Calibration
      • Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
      • Radiation Producing Devices
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Lockout/tagout for safety during maintenance, service and repair work

July 27, 2021

A person can be seriously injured, even killed, when working on a machine or equipment if the hazardous energy sources are not controlled.

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Outdoor Heat Exposure

Excessive exposure to heat can cause a range of heat-related illnesses, from less serious heat rash and heat cramps to more serious heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention because it can result in serious health effects or death, so take precautions while working in the summer heat.

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Take precautions to avoid back injuries

July 22, 2021

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.

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Nominate yourself or a UW colleague to serve on a health and safety committee

July 21, 2021

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.

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U-Wide Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes: June 2021

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The updated UW Accident Prevention Plan is now available

July 14, 2021

The updated UW Accident Prevention Plan contains new and updated health and safety information and resources for University units to share with employees. In addition, EH&S created a template Supplemental Accident Prevention Plan for units to address site-specific workplace hazards.

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COVID-19 Prevention for Transit

 

As the UW community prepares for more people returning to classrooms and workplaces, this document highlights COVID-19 prevention measures and additional recommendations to help ensure the health and safety of yourself and others while riding on public transportation, UW shuttles, and subsidized vanpools and carpools. Transit riders should follow the COVID-19 Prevention for Transit guidance.

 

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Portable Air Cleaner Selection, Care and Maintenance Focus Sheet

 

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UW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

 

To protect the health and safety of the University of Washington campus community and the public, the University of Washington COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires University personnel and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an authorized vaccine unless an individual has declared an authorized exemption.

 

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UW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Updated October 20, 2021 at 4:47 p.m.

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