Scaffold Pre-Use Daily Inspection Checklist
Use the Scaffold Pre-Use Daily Inspection Checklist during inspections of scaffolds.
Refer to the UW Fall Protection Program Manual for more information.
Staff & Contacts List
Portable Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist
Portable ladders must be inspected by a Competent Person when first placed into service, annually, when damaged by impact or tipping over, or when exposed to excessive heat, such as a fire.
Use the Portable Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist during inspections.
Refer to the Fall Protection page for more information.
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
Use the MEWP Pre-Use Inspection Checklist during inspections of mobile elevated work platforms.
Refer to the UW Fall Protection Program Manual for more information.
Full Body Harness Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Full Body Harness Annual Inspection Checklist.
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Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist
Fixed ladders must be inspected periodically. Use the Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist during the inspection.
Refer to the Fall Protection page for more information.
Anchor Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Anchor Annual Inspection Checklist.
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Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table
Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table as a tool to determine the type(s) of fall protection required and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are toxic, persistent manmade chemicals that were widely used as an oil additive in electrical equipment and as a plasticizer in building materials. Congress banned the manufacture and use of PCBs in 1978.
Roof Access Permit Template
This permit is completed by: (1) Contractor supervisor/manager of contracted employees who will access the roof; with (2) UW Point of Contact (project manager/supervisor/building coordinator). If there are changes to the scope of work, hazards, and/or safeguards identified on an active Roof Access Permit, a new Roof Access Permit must be completed.
Fall Protection
The University of Washington is committed to protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering controls, safe work practices, training, and personal protective equipment when necessary.