Ladder safety at work and home
Injuries have occurred at the UW while personnel were using ladders on the job. These incidents show that using ladders can be dangerous if not used properly. Before you use a ladder at work or at…
New Employee Safety Orientation Template
The New Employee Safety Orientation Template can be used by supervisors to orient new University employees to health and safety information. The checklist may be modified to include…
Fall Protection Work Plan
The UW requires a Fall Protection Work Plan when working at heights. It must be posted at the worksite for the duration of work activities.
Use the Fall Protection Work…
Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines
The Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines provide guidance on computer workstation ergonomic evaluation and adjustment for comfort.
Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs
The Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs guidance only applies on a low slope roof (4:12 or less) when traditional fall protection systems cannot be used, such as a 42-inch parapet…
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments are guidelines to assist those planning and holding a science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math (STEAM)…
Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet
The information in the Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington.
UW LOTO Field Procedure
For equipment and systems that are not routinely repaired or serviced, or require partial shutdowns, and where change management of practices are not robust, then the UW LOTO Field Procedure…
Staying Safe in Shops Poster
The Staying Safe in Shops poster is available in hardcopy format from the Shop Safety Program.
UW Fall Protection Program Manual
The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…
Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
This guide contains instructions for a list of specific shop-related wastes as well as general guidance for spills and disposal.
This guide was written for shops operated by UW Facilities.…
Hazard Communication for Office Products
A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping on the UW Seattle Campus
The map shows designated areas for smoking and vaping on the Seattle campus.
The locations associated with each number are listed below the map.
Visit the Designated Areas…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping on the UW Bothell campus
The designated areas for smoking and vaping on the UW Bothell campus:
Smoking tent in Physical Plant parking lot
Smoking tent south side of UW1
Smoking tent west side Campus Way NE…
University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter
The U-Wide Health and Safety Committee (U-Wide) will convene per the University of Washington (UW) Executive Order 55. Members include elected, appointed, and Ex Officio employees. Meetings are…
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…