COVID-19 PREVENTION GUIDELINES FOR SCUBA DIVING OPERATIONS
The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations (added January 19, 2021) were developed to help ensure the health and safety of personnel conducting scuba diving by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission. All University employees and students engaged in scuba diving are expected to adhere to the most current and up-to date University of Washington, local, state, and CDC guidelines prior to commencing field operations.
COVID-19 QUARANTINE AND TESTING RISK FRAMEWORK FOR FIELD WORK
The COVID-19 Quarantine and Testing Risk Framework for Field Work (updated January 15, 2021) is intended to assist University research and field personnel to determine COVID-19 quarantine and testing protocols for field research or assignments determined by their units as critical. The testing and quarantine requirements are one component of the Fieldwork Health and Safety Plan.
COVID-19 PREVENTION FOR SMALL BOAT OPERATIONS
These COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for Small Boat Operations are intended to supplement the University's COVID-19 Prevention Plan for the Workplace. The COVID-19 Prevention for Small Boat Operations guidelines should be followed and included as a part of the site-specific plan.
GUIDANCE FOR RESUMING RESEARCH
The Guidance for Resuming Work in Research Labs During and After State Restrictions (updated January 11, 2021) is for research labs resuming work during and after Washington state's Stay Home, Stay Health order. A checklist is included to assist you in planning for resuming research activities.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING
EH&S has created a Guide to Business Continuity and Recovery Planning for Laboratories and Research Spaces to supplement your existing business continuity plans. It includes a checklist and is intended to assist faculty, staff, laboratories and research facilities in maintaining research continuity consistent with their own unique needs and circumstances.
COVID-19 RESEARCH BIOSAFETY GUIDANCE
EH&S has COVID-19 Research Biosafety Guidance to assist investigators planning research involving SARS-CoV-2 to understand the health and safety considerations and compliance expectations necessary to safely facilitate the research.
ENHANCED CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
EH&S asks research laboratories and facilities to also implement enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces. This includes switches, benchtops, commonly used hand tools, and shared PPE.
- Disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces with an EPA-registered disinfectant, an alcohol solution with at least 70% alcohol, or a 10% bleach/water solution.
- It is also recommended that all departments purchase single-use disinfectant wipes for touchpoints within their workspaces.
- Please avoid putting disinfectant gels or liquids on electronics and other equipment, including elevator buttons, unless they have been indicated as safe to use on those devices.
- Additional guidance is available in the enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Additional Resources:
Office of Research: Mitigating Impacts to Research Activities Due to COVID-19
University COVID-19 information and Resources
If you have any questions please contact EH&S Research & Occupational Safety at labcheck@uw.edu or 206.685.3993.