Fire Prevention Week October 5-11

 

During National Fire Prevention Week, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) will host events on the Seattle campus to educate students and staff about fire prevention and the importance of responding quickly to smoke alarms.

Stop by our table on the HUB Lawn to learn about fire prevention and smoke detectors.

Submit your innovations for the 2025 Laboratory Safety Awards and Innovations Event

 

Has your lab created a tool, resource, or practice to enhance safety in your workspace?

Environmental Health & Safety invites researchers and departments to submit their lab safety innovations for recognition at this year’s biennial Laboratory Safety Awards & Innovations Event. Email a description and/or photos to labcheck@uw.edu with “Innovation” as the subject line.

Health and safety committee nominations open soon

 

Nominations will open soon for the next two-year term of UW’s health and safety committees. Every UW employee is represented by one of 10 committees; each plays a key role in supporting workplace health and safety. Don’t miss the chance to nominate yourself or a colleague!

How does a UW employee become a committee member?

Committee members are:

  • Elected by their peers; or
  • Selected by a union; or
  • Appointed by leadership.

Who is eligible?

New drowning prevention guidance

 

The Environmental Health & Safety Boating Safety Program created two new resources to help UW personnel identify and reduce the risk of drowning while working on, over, or alongside water. These resources are designed to prioritize the safety of UW personnel and clarify guidance from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries regarding the selection, use, and maintenance of personal flotation devices (PFDs) to protect workers when drowning hazards exist in the workplace.

What is my responsibility to prevent drowning?