Grinding/Buffing SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments that perform grinding or buffing supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Grinding/Buffing Standard Operating Procedures.
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Laser Cutter SOP Template
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.
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Lathe SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments using a lathe supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Lathe Standard Operating Procedures.
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Tablesaw SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments using a tablesaw supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Tablesaw Standard Operating Procedures.
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EH&S Safety Training Matrix for Shop Personnel
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…
Ironwork SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments performing ironwork supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Ironwork Standard Operating Procedures.
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3D Printers Focus Sheet
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.
Nursing Radiation Safety Training Verification & Questions
Please complete this form to document your radiation safety training completion and to address specific questions about the University of Washington's Radiation Safety program.
All UW radiation…
Corridor Safety Focus Sheet
The Corridor Safety Focus Sheet covers requirements for pathways in University buildings used for egress.
Preventing Nuisance Alarms General Focus Sheet
The Preventing Nuisance Alarms General Focus Sheet helps building coordinators deal with prevention of nuisance alarms in office, residential and teaching environments.
Preventing Nuisance Alarms During Construction Focus Sheet
Nuisance alarms are disruptive to the teaching and research mission of the University and contribute to a dangerous complacency in occupants, who may be slower to evacuate in an actual…
Fire Safety and Prevention
The primary means of fire prevention is to control ignition sources such as open flames, heaters, cooking equipment, research activities involving flammable materials and other sources. Environmental…
Extension Cords, Surge Suppressors and Power Strips
Extension cords, surge suppressors, and power strips are commonly used at the University. While extension cords are approved only for temporary use with portable appliances, power strips and…
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet provides guidance on using a GFCI device to prevent electrical shock.
Electrical Safety
The UW Electrical Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of University personnel and prevent personal injury that could result from conducting work on electrical systems…
Ozone -Depleting Substances Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.