Fire & Life Safety

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a clear, colorless and tasteless gas. It can be toxic or even lethal at high concentrations. Follow these the tips in the Carbon Monoxide Focus Sheet when selecting and installing a CO detector.

Poor housekeeping is a contributing factor associated with accidents and fires in labs. Follow the best practices for safety.

The Local Fire Department Contact Information list covers local fire departments, as well as the fire authority responsible for enforcing codes for many UW facilities. In some areas, the fire department that responds to emergency calls may not be the same entity that enforces code requirements.

EVACUATION ASSEMBY POINT LOCATIONS ON THE SEATTLE CAMPUS

Location descriptions

Evacuation Wardens can use this checklist to document the presence of building occupants after an evacuation. Wardens can use this checklist to provide an update to the Evacuation Director (or emergency responders) at the designated assembly point.

Visit the Evacuations and Fire Drills page for more information.

The purpose of the Post-Earthquake Checklist has instructions that provide clarity on when to use the checklist (after an earthquake at or above magnitude 3.0), and how to identify and report safety issues.

The items on the checklist are designed to help the evacuation director, building coordinator, or responsible person determine whether a building must be evacuated or is safe to remain occupied.

Areas that store and use chemicals may be more susceptible to damage from earthquakes. The Earthquake Planning for Chemical Storage Areas Focus Sheet contains tips for increasing the resilience of such areas to minimize damage and disruption if an earthquake occurs.

The Building Evacuation Exemption Focus Sheet describes the requirements for obtaining a building evacuation exemption for University personnel performing medical procedures.