Researchers and departments on UW campuses are constantly coming up with great new ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups.
Is your lab or department supporting a strong safety culture?
Has your lab created a tool, resource, or practice to enhance safety in your workspace?
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published a new Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual and related safety tools and resources for University units and departments that operate and maintain cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment.
For National Biosafety Month 2023, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to develop written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procedures involving biohazards. Download a customizable biosafety SOP template or build your own.
Updated 10/31/23
It’s time again for the biannual health and safety committee elections. Most committees are seeking nominations for the next two-year term, which will begin on January 1, 2024.
Sprains, strains, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders account for more than 30% of total workers’ compensation injury claims in Washington state each year. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders include injuries to the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs.
During Global Ergonomics Month and year-round, supervisors and personnel should consider the following resources to help prevent injuries:
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.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) updated rabies information for University personnel who conduct field work in areas where rabies is endemic.
The updated Rabies Information includes the latest recommendations from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices:
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).
Updated 10/3/23
The University of Washington has multiple locations where KN95, KF94, N95 and surgical masks can be picked up through the 2023/2024 academic year.
Masks will be available to UW students and personnel at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
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:
