The University will hold a COVID-19, flu and mpox vaccine pop-up clinic for UW students and personnel on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will take place at the UW Club on the Seattle Campus.
The University’s 2022 OSHA 300A summaries are posted on the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) website. OSHA 300A summaries show the number and type of work-related recordable injuries and illnesses.
If you see wildlife that is visibly injured, sick or deceased at a UW location, report it promptly to EH&S via our reporting form (UWNetID required) or by calling (206) 616-1623 or (206) 543-7209.
The University will hold a COVID-19, flu and mpox vaccine pop-up clinic for UW students and personnel on Monday, January 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will take place at the UW Club on the Seattle Campus.
A strain of avian influenza virus (H5N1) has been detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in many parts of the U.S. and in Washington state. Avian influenza has been confirmed in raccoon, raptor, hawk, waterfowl, raven and crow samples in Washington state, including samples from King and Pierce counties.
Take precautions to keep yourself and others safe this holiday season.
Stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, get your flu shot, and get tested for COVID-19 prior to holiday gatherings. If you test positive, follow the UW COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart.
Prevent falls while decorating and house fires by taking these precautions:
The December 2022 version of the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) is now available for download or printing. It's time to review, bookmark, or print a copy of the updated LSM and make it available for all staff and students in your lab. Keeping your safety documents up to date and easily accessible are key for staying safe.
The Post-Earthquake Checklist was recently updated to improve accessibility and provide guidance for all campus locations. Evacuation directors, building coordinators, or other responsible persons should keep hardcopies available and/or bookmark it in preparation for an earthquake.
Have you reviewed your full chemical inventory this year? Even if you have been adding to and deleting items from your inventory, you will still need to attest to a full review of the inventory by clicking the Review Inventory button at the top of the list.
Foodborne illnesses can occur when foods are not cooked or handled properly. A recent USDA study highlighted food safety mistakes individuals commonly make during food preparation, including:
