Workplace Safety

Users of 3D printers at the University should understand the potential risks and adhere to the safety practices outlined in the 3D Printers Focus Sheet.

UW units/shops/departments performing ironwork supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Ironwork Standard Operating Procedures.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

Use the EH&S Safety Training Matrix for Shop Personnel to determine the required and required and recommended safety training courses for UW faculty, staff and students who may be exposed to physical, chemical and fire hazards in academic support shops.

UW units/shops/departments using a tablesaw supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Tablesaw Standard Operating Procedures.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

UW units/shops/departments using a lathe supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Lathe Standard Operating Procedures.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

University departments, shops, and maker spaces use the updated Laser Cutter SOP Template (Word) to describe the standard operating procedures for safely using a laser cutter.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

UW units/shops/departments that perform grinding or buffing supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Grinding/Buffing Standard Operating Procedures.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

UW units/shops/departments using a bandsaw supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Bandsaw Standard Operating Procedures.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.