EH&S is dedicated to the well-being of the University of Washington community by providing health and safety training that meets regulatory standards. Our courses promote a culture of safety, awareness, and preparedness across all University units and departments. While University units or departments are primarily responsible for ensuring their personnel receive necessary training, EH&S is available to provide support and guidance.
Find Course Details
Explore our Course Catalog for descriptions, requirements, and access to courses.
Determine Your Needs
Use our Course Selection Guides to determine your specific training needs.
Track Your Progress
Monitor your EH&S training records with our Safety Training Report tool.
Access Online Courses
Follow these steps to access EH&S online safety and compliance courses.
Training for Researchers
Searching for research-related training? Find more information here.
Accommodations and Language Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, contact our Training Office at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, contact our Training Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use our Course Selection Guides to identify training required or recommended based on job hazards. Course requirements and descriptions are available in our Course Catalog.
Most courses are free, but in-person classes with vendor fees or material costs may incur charges. Check our Course Catalog for specific fees and visit the Understand Training Fees page for policy details.
University personnel can view training records and reprint certificates using the Safety Training Report tool with a valid UW NetID.
Allow one to two business days for your course completion to update. Contact our Training Office for assistance if needed.
Register for courses with a valid UW NetID via our Course Catalog. Sponsored NetIDs must be registered on our Register UW NetID page. Contact your department for sponsorship if needed.
Alumni with permanent UW NetIDs can access courses. Follow the instructions on the Access Online Courses page.
They need a sponsored UW NetID, which must be registered on our Register UW NetID page. Departments can sponsor NetIDs for these individuals.
No, course registration and completion are tied to an individual’s UW NetID.
Follow the instructions on our Access Online Courses page for troubleshooting.
Use the Safety Training Registration tool with your UW NetID.
Courses require internet access and support recent browser versions (Chrome and Firefox recommended). A high-speed connection and large screen enhance the experience.
Starting a new registration may inactivate a previous completion, but it should still appear on your training record within one to two business days.
Visit the UW Office of Research Required Training webpage or our Research Training page.