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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the number of disinfection products used throughout UW departments. This document provides general information about EPA-registered disinfectants, such as potential health hazards and personal protective equipment recommendations, for the commonly used disinfectants at the UW.
UW employees who are not required to wear a respirator can voluntarily wear a filtering facepiece respirator, such as an N95 or KN95, for their personal use in the workplace.
View the University of Washington Recordable Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Incidence Rate graph showing the annual incidence rates of recordable workplace injuries and illnesses.
Shops can use this template to document shop-specific safety training.
Refer to the Shop and Maker Space Safety page for more information.
Milling machines and computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) mills use moving cutters and/or move stock materials to cut shapes in materials such as metal, wood or plastic. Follow safety precautions when using milling and CNC machines.
UW units/shops/departments use the Shop and Maker Space Blank SOP Template (Word) to supplement their Shop Safety Plan.
Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.
UW units/shops/departments using a drill press supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Drill Press Standard Operating Procedures.
Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.
The Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which shop workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against hazards during work operations. When completed, the document and its associated training will satisfy the PPE Hazard Assessment and Certification as required in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-800-160 by the Labor & Industries Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
UW shops use the Shop Safety Self-Inspection Checklist (Word) to conduct safety inspections at least annually to identify hazards and follow up actions.