Creating a Work or Home-Based Ergonomic Workspace with Peter Johnson
Peter W. Johnson, PhD, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, gave a presentation on Creating a Work or Home-based Ergonomic Workspace.
Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet
Mold growth can occur in cold rooms when ambient humidity is high, where there is poor ventilation, insulation failure, or when wood, cardboard, and other porous materials that can grow mold are stored in the room. Prevent mold growth in cold rooms by following the guidance in the Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet.
Sample COVID-19 Close Contact Notification
The Sample COVID-19 Close Contact Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
For more information, visit the COVID-19 Case Response page.
Sample COVID-19 Case Notification
The Sample COVID-19 Case Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
For more information, visit the COVID-19 Case Response page.
COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance
Updated July 2, 2024
Follow the instructions on the Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms if you feel sick, test positive, or are exposed, and know when to report illness.
The University’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan contains additional requirements and guidance for reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace.
Sodium Azide SOP
Track Training Progress
University personnel can access Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) training records using the Safety Training Report tool. A valid UW NetID is required to access the reports.
Please allow one to two business days for your course completion to appear on your training record.
Note that EH&S training reports will show only courses provided by EH&S.
Inspect your kernmantle ropes for critical defects
July 27, 2020
Petzl®, a manufacturer of fall protection ropes, issued a request for inspection of Petzl® low-stretch kermantle ropes due to the discovery of critical defects.
University units using Petz® kernmantle ropes with fall protection equipment should immediately inspect the following ropes with serial numbers between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000:
Safety Data Sheet Review-ECOLAB Peroxid Multi Surface Cleaner Disinfectant
Safety data sheet review of ECOLAB Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner -Disinfectant by EH&S for UW Facilities
Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators
The Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators chart shows the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical/procedure masks and N95 respirators.