EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
EH&S moves to University District Station Building
November 27, 2024
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams are relocating to the new University District Station Building, located above the Sound Transit Link light rail station at NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue NE, in January 2025.
Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride
November 13, 2024
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a new rule for methylene chloride (also known as dichloromethane) for worker safety and public and environmental protection. The required actions and timelines to comply with the new rule are described below. The new EPA rule is in addition to existing Washington State Department of Labor & Industries rules for workplace safety.
Updated UW Field Operations Safety Manual now available
October 1, 2024
If your research includes operations out in the field, download the latest version of the UW Field Operations Safety Manual, which provides updated information on state regulations, UW policies, safe work practices, and document templates.
Field research conducted at the UW may include drone work, model rocket tests, water sample collection, boat trips, and wildlife observation, to name just a few examples.
HSIP Requirements Checklist
This document provides a summary of Health Sciences Immunization Program (HSIP) requirements and acceptable documentation for each item. Full instructions will be available in the CastleBranch account students purchase to submit documentation.
Notice of Cleaning and Decontamination Form (updated 8/10/21)
Updated 8/10/21
The Notice of Cleaning and/or Decontamination Form (Word) must be completed by a UW employee knowledgeable of the hazardous materials used in, on and/or around a space, equipment, appliance or furniture when either of the following occur:
1. The dirty or contaminated equipment, appliance or furniture is being repaired or removed (for disposal, reuse or surplus).
2. The space is being vacated.
Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
What type of material or equipment do you want to get rid of?
University personnel have the following options for getting rid of hazardous materials and potentially contaminated supplies and equipment.
Note: Not all options are available for all items.
UW Float Plan
University units/departments may use the UW Float Plan as a template to develop their float plan.
Visit the Boating Safety page for more information.
Diving Control Board (DCB) Meeting Agenda
Laboratory Safety
The Laboratory Safety program oversees safety and compliance in all UW research and teaching laboratory spaces to reduce the risk of injury and exposure, decrease the risk of property loss, lessen the likelihood of lost research, and minimize environmental damage.