Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published updates to our Shop and Maker Space Safety resources for units and departments that operate shops and maker spaces at the University of Washington.
Updated May 15, 2024
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.
Updated January 28, 2025
To reduce the risk of injury related to telework activities consider the following ergonomic tips when setting up your workstation:
Updated 3/18/25
Environmental Health & Safety facilitates institutional committees with responsibilities for research safety and compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection at the University.
The Workplace Ergonomics course is hosted on a training vendor’s website. Personnel who wish to access the training will need to follow the instructions to create an account and register for the course.
Lab animal allergens can be a serious health concern for those who work with animals at the UW; it’s important to understand the health risks and how to protect yourself. Environmental Health & Safety has resources that can help.
The University’s 2023 Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries are posted on the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) website. The summaries show the number and type of work-related recordable injuries and illnesses. University units are required to download the summary for their location and post it from February 1 - April 30, 2024 in a location where employees can easily access it.
