Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published updates to our Shop and Maker Space Safety resources for units and departments that operate shops and maker spaces at the University of Washington.
The Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template (Word) is modified by University units to addresses unit-specific hazards and safety guidance to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead cranes, hoists, and the rigging of loads.
The University of Washington Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual establishes requirements for University units and departments to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead cranes, hoists, and the rigging of loads.
The UW Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead cranes and hoists and the rigging of loads.
Updated May 15, 2024
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides resources for shops and maker spaces to help address the health and safety issues they may encounter.
