Links
The links listed here can help you find information pertinent to the UW campus as well as providing quick links to a few off-campus resources. Happy browsing!
ON-LINE ACCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM (OARS)
Remember: It is mandatory to report any safety incident involving a UW employee. Either employees or supervisors may initiate an incident report. If in doubt, report.
The guiding order that establishes the UW safety climate and provides guidance to EH&S and the Health and Safety Committees.
2023 OSHA 300A Summary for All UW Locations Excluding Medical Centers and Airlift Northwest
The previous year’s OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses is required to be posted every year from February 1 to April 30 in each worksite on safety bulletin boards for all University personnel to review.
The gateway to all that is UW Safety-related.
A quick link to all that is new and pertinent from EH&S. Good information to help you stay on top of training and evolving safety requirements!
This link will take you to the EH&S newsletter subscription page. Once you subscribe, you’ll receive a bi-monthly newsletter full of great safety information.
How to sign up to receive timely information regarding emergency situations on our vast campus. A great resource to keep you in the know.
Asbestos training is required of all new employees and, depending on your employee status, may be a continuing annual requirement. This quick link will take you to the EH&S training site. The bonus here is that you can see ALL the on-line trainings offered by EH&S!
“UW Emergency Management (UWEM) is responsible for developing and implementing programs and projects in emergency planning, training, response, and recovery. Our mission is to promote campus disaster planning, mitigation, response and recovery.”
An ounce of prevention is worth years of good health! Creating a good ergonomic work environment is important to protecting your health. Click on the hyperlink above to view some great ergonomic tips and resources.
“The DSO mission is to provide leadership to the University community in achieving employment and educational, programmatic and physical access for individuals with disabilities.”
“The SafeCampus website provides information on counseling and safety resources, University policies, and violence reporting requirements that help us maintain a safe personal, work, and learning environment.”
The Safe Zone Project, through education, advocacy, visibility, and skill development, supports faculty and staff to become allies for glbtqtqi (Q) students and colleagues. The Project is designed to radically reduce prejudice and discrimination . . .and create a safe and affirming campus.
“L&I is workers’ comp, workplace safety, labor and consumer protection, trades licensing, contractor registration and public safety in Washington State.” This site answers questions about worker safety, overtime pay, breaks, etc.