Updated January 25, 2025
Recordable incidents are tracked in the University's Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in accordance with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) requirements. The recordable work-related injuries and illnesses for University of Washington locations are summarized below.
View the Incidence Rate Graph showing the annual incidence rates of recordable work-related injuries and illnesses at the University.
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 (and other locations) where all University personnel can review.
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for all University of Washington locations during the previous year
Incidents that are defined as “recordable” by the federal and state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) are those that result in days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, significant injury or illness (as diagnosed by a healthcare provider), or death.
UW personnel are required to submit an incident report to Environmental Health & Safety for any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, regardless of the work location. UW personnel are highly encouraged to submit work-related near-miss events.
Visit the Incident Reporting page for more information.
