Workplace

COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for In-Person Events (Updated 11/10/21)

The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for In-Person Events (Word) provides guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and for compliance with Washington state and local public health requirements at in-person events.

For events that require approval through the Use of University Facilities (UUF) process, event organizers must work the venue operator to complete an In-Person Event COVID-19 Prevention Plan and keep it on file.

Walk safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces

November 23, 2021

Use extra caution while walking at University locations during wet and icy weather. Check the UW Alert Blog and the Snow Removal Progress Map (as appropriate) to check conditions before arriving on the Seattle campus.

Food safety tips for the holidays

November 22, 2021

Follow these steps to help you safely prepare and serve your next holiday meal.

1. CLEAN: Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and hot water before, during, and after preparing food, and before eating.

U-Wide Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes: October 2021

Climbing Technology issues Request for Inspection for ROLLNLOCK clamp

November 12, 2021

Climbing Technology issued a Request for Inspection of the ROLLNLOCK pulley/rope clamp due to a defect in the functioning of the sheave position lever (part F in the image below), which can lead to an accidental locking of the lever. As a result of this defect, when using the device in “hauling pulley” mode, the lever may inadvertently engage the pin, suddenly disabling the locking function and releasing the load or person.

Paper Cutter Safety Focus Sheet

Avoid accidents and injuries by following the Paper Cutter Safety tips.

COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Poster

Events and venues that are required to verify the vaccniation status of attendees must post the COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Poster at the entrance to the event or venue.

Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy for Venues and In-Person University Events for more information.

New workplace incident investigation training for supervisors and incident investigators

November 5, 2021

The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) developed a new online training course called Five Whys Root Cause Analysis. This training is recommended for University supervisors and other personnel responsible for incident investigations and documenting root cause(s) and corrective actions.

Laboratory Safety Escalation Procedure

3M issues Product Advisory for Cross Over Style fall protection harnesses

November 2, 2021

3M™ issued a Product Advisory for DBI-SALA® Delta™, ExoFit™, ExoFit™ Plus & ExoFit™ XP Cross Over Style Harnesses due to certain models not meeting the ANSI Z359.11, Section 3.2.2.3.1 dynamic requirement on the front (sternal) D-ring.