Main Content
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News & Resources
Healthy & Safety News
- For more on the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, including printable resources, frequently asked questions and the most current information from UW experts, visit the UW facts and resources page.
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EH&S Emergency Contact
253-692-4888
#333 via Campus Phone
- Available 24/7 to respond to inquiries or contact EH&S personnel after hours
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Who We Are
Environmental Health & 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
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“Is what I do safe?"
"Is where I am safe?”
- Identifying and responding to health hazards
- Preventing exposures
- Solving safety issues
- Preparing and responding to emergencies
"Is what I do to the environment safe?"
- Controlling hazardous materials
- Protecting the environment
- Striving for sustainability
"How do I achieve regulatory compliance?"
- Compliance
- Inspections
- Reporting
"How do I get help?"
- Implementing actions
- Meeting responsibilities
"Where do I learn and get more information?"
- Outreach
- Training
- Resources
Susan Wagshul-Golden
Director, Campus Safety & Security
Direct: 253-692-4425
Front Desk: 253-692-4416
Stanley Joshua
Director, Integrated Facilities Management
253-692-5700
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Health & Safety Committee
The purpose of the Health & Safety Committee is to improve workplace health and safety through employee involvement in the review and evaluation of programs.
The committee is advisory to the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration and its charge includes:
- Reviewing and evaluating health and safety inspection reports
- Reviewing and evaluating accident investigation reports
- Reviewing and evaluating the UW Tacoma emergency, accident and illness prevention programs
- Providing a forum for employee concerns about health, safety and facilities at UW Tacoma
Meeting schedule
The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:00PM in a hybrid capacity unless otherwise noted.
Members
The Health & Safety Committee is comprised of members from a wide range of academic programs and support units. All UW Tacoma employees are represented by one of these elected or appointed members.
2023-2024 Elected Members
- Caitlin Chavez-Moats - Information Technology (co-chair)
- Julie Palumbo - School of Engineering and Technology (co-chair)
- Jessica Asplund - School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Camren Bleiler - Academic Support
- Tim Bostelle - UW Tacoma Library
- Donna Braboy - School of Education
- Cumorah Branham - Center for Equity & Inclusion
- Zvon Cassanova - Office of the Chancellor
- Stephen Costanti - Advancement
- Vern Harner - School of Social Work and Criminal Justice
- Gregory Lund - School of Urban Studies
- Sean Schmidt - Student Affairs
- Robin Sherwood - Finance and Administration
- Nikolette Tabafunda - Milgard School of Business
- Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland - School of Nursing and Health Studies
Appointed members
- Stanley Joshua - Director, Integrated Facilities Management
- Anne Larson - Events & Conferences
- Ben Mauk - Campus Planning and Retail
- Susan Wagshul-Golden - Director, Campus Safety & Security
- Abby Zorn - Human Resources
Meeting minutes
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