The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for In-Person Events (Word) outline measures to limit potential COVID-19 transmission at in-person events. These measures consider state and local public health guidance for businesses and Higher Education institutions.
If you are organizing an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away, you may need to apply for a UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) Temporary Food Service Permit.
Office privacy pods or booths help meet the need for small, private spaces in larger open areas; however, pods could present a new set of hazards that should be considered prior to installation. Review the Office Privacy Pod Safety Focus Sheet when considering selection and placement.
As we head into autumn quarter, the University continues our multi-layered approach to COVID-19 prevention as outlined in Dr. Gottlieb’s message to the UW community and described in the University’s updated COVID-19 Prevention Plan.
Today the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 69 in the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent Valley reporting area, which warrants additional action to raise awareness among our UW community and additional public and occupational health measures to be taken.
University units refer to the COVID-19 Posters and Signage Updates for guidance on the required posters and signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of University buildings.
The Monkeypox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces outlines the University requirements and guidelines for monkeypox infection prevention and isolation in University residence halls, dormitories, and other shared living spaces.
3M™ issued a User Advisory Notice for the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-6590N Multi-Gas/HE Cartridge due to a potential for reduced particulate filter service life when using an affected cartridge in a high particulate loading environment. This does not put users at risk for exposure because the particulate filtration performance of the TR-6590N continues to provide approved HEPA filtration efficiency performance.
