Safety in our department is of utmost importance. Safety concerns should be voiced. If you see something, say something. You are encouraged to contact any member of the ESS Safety Committee, any faculty member, or directly to the Chair. We will make an appropriate informed response.
Emergency Numbers:
- UW Police – 911 or 9-911
- Non-emergency Police – (206) 685-8973
- SafeCampus – (206) 685-SAFE (7233)
- UW Facilities – (206) 685-1900
After reporting an emergency, please send an email to and .
Know your surroundings:
- Escape routes are posted in the halls
- Identify fire extinguisher locations
- Emergency evacuation assembly point for all of Johnson Hall and ATG is the Drumheller Fountain, Northwest Side.
Johnson Hall Safety
- ESS Accident Prevention Plan (pdf)
- ESS AED Information Page
- ESS Safety Committee
- *Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (pdf)
- *HSC 10 Meeting Minutes College of the Environment Health and Safety Committee (HSC 10) Monthly meeting minutes.
- UW Accident Prevention Plan (pdf)
Security Note: These are public buildings and are not secure. It is your responsibility to keep your items, including laptops, backpacks, and purses securely locked. Never prop an outside door open when it has been locked. If you see someone whom you think doesn’t belong, please call 911, which connects directly to Campus Police. This is very important. Thank you for being proactive where safety is concerned.
Field Safety
- *Field Trip Handbook / Guidelines
- US Antarctic Program Field Manual – Find the most up to date manual on the USAP site. PDF available for download.
- UW Field Operations Safety (EH&S)
- UW Field Operations Safety Manual (pdf)
- UW Vehicle Rental – UCAR
Laboratory Safety
Campus-wide Safety
- Building Emergency Procedures and Resources
- Livewell Confidential Advocates
- Office of the Title IX Coordinator
- SafeCampus 206-685-7233
*UW NetID required