The shaded numbered areas on the map are the Seattle Campus Mass Assembly Areas. These areas may be used during a campus-wide emergency (i.e. earthquake or major disaster) to provide staging for relief supplies and dissemination of information.
University units follow the Fire Safety Evacuation Plan Instructions when completing their Fire Safety Evacuation Plan.
Visit the Building Emergency Procedures and Resources page for more information.
EH&S developed the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) template (Word) to assist University units and departments in preparing for building emergencies.
EH&S funds capital projects to improve safety-related building elements and safety systems to mitigate occupational and environmental hazards.
Updated April 12, 2024
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are electronic devices designed to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation, an electrical shock that allows the heart to reestablish its proper rhythm.
University units with an AED must follow the guidance in the Automated External Defibrillators Focus Sheet.
Updated July 15, 2024
Caution Signs are required to be posted at the entrance to a space where hazardous materials are stored or used. The Caution sign is based on a location's chemical inventory; it alerts emergency responders and visitors of potential hazards and precautions for entry.
Warning Signs alert personnel and visitors to health and safety hazards beyond those identified in the caution sign. Specific warning signs may be required based on the type of hazard present.
Updated September 27, 2024
Compressed and liquefied gases are routinely used in laboratories, shops and various other operations at the University. Compressed gas is a generic term used for describing compressed gases, liquefied compressed gases, refrigerated liquefied gases (cryogenic fluids) and dissolved gases.
What would you do if someone near you has sudden cardiac arrest? Rapid treatment with a defibrillator can be lifesaving. A defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore its normal rhythm. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be used by bystanders to save the lives of people who are having sudden cardiac arrest.
