Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published an updated Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual. The updates impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the workplace at all University locations.
The Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet contains Information about hearing loss and how it may affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the wildfire smoke exposure rules to address minimum requirements to prevent smoke particle-related illness and reduce serious symptoms for outdoor workers. The updated rules went into effect on January 15, 2024, and apply year-round.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) now offers three electrical safety courses to meet the diverse needs of University personnel. These courses are designed to meet regulatory requirements and enhance workplace safety for everyone involved.
Complete the applicable sections of the Fall Protection Self-Audit Checklist (Word) when performing an annual self-audit of your fall protection program.
The intent of the Machine Safeguarding Guide is to provide UW shop managers, personnel, and students responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of shop machinery/equipment with information on the common hazards and safeguarding controls required to mitigate the associated risks.