Health alert: Coronavirus
Update as of January 30, 2020
Public health authorities are tracking an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China. Additional cases are now identified in a growing number of countries internationally, including the U .S.
There is not yet any known direct impact on the UW Tacoma community. Updated information will be provided as the situation evolves.
Read a UW Health Alert on the coronavirus outbreak
Quicklinks to Resources:
What is Environmental Health and Safety?
Simply put: Recognizing, evaluating and controlling exposure and risk
About us
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is a vital and integrated component of what we all do at UW Tacoma that empowers students, faculty and staff to accomplish their teaching, research and service with controls for the risk to people and protection of the natural environment.
Our services
Risk Assessment & Testing – “Is What I Do Safe?” “Is Where I Am At Safe?”
- Identifying and responding to health hazards
- Preventing exposures
- Solving safety issues
- Preparing and responding to emergencies
Environmental Protection – “Is What I do to the Environment Safe?”
- Controlling hazardous materials
- Protecting the environment
- Striving for sustainability
Regulatory Affairs – “How Do I Achieve Regulatory Compliance?”
- Compliance
- Inspections
- Reporting
Consultation, coordination, and policy development - “How to Get Help”
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Implementing actions
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Meeting responsibilities
Awareness – “Where Do I Learn and Get More Information?”
- Outreach
- Training
- Resources