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 outbreakSimply put: Recognizing, evaluating and controlling exposure and risk
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.
Risk Assessment & Testing – “Is What I Do Safe?” “Is Where I Am At Safe?”
Environmental Protection – “Is What I do to the Environment Safe?”
Regulatory Affairs – “How Do I Achieve Regulatory Compliance?”
Consultation, coordination, and policy development - “How to Get Help”
Awareness – “Where Do I Learn and Get More Information?”
EH&S can be contacted 24/7 through Campus Safety & Security at 253-692-4888 or #333 from campus phone
Susan Wagshul-Golden
Director of Campus Safety
253-692-4425 or 253-692-4416
swg5@uw.edu
Stanley Joshua
Director of Facilities Services
253-692-5700
smjoshua@uw.edu
