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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…
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.
Select the correct PPE to protect against eye hazards
Several recent incidents have occurred at the University in which a chemical or infectious material splashed or splattered into the eye because the individual was not wearing the correct…
Lab animal allergens: Nothing to sneeze about
Lab animal allergens can be a serious health concern for those who work with animals at the UW; it’s important to understand the health risks and how to protect yourself. Environmental Health &…
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs.
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important for divers to understand the potential hazards of lead in order to protect themselves. Divers can work safely with lead by having…
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.
Walk safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces
Slips, trips and falls are more frequent in rainy or icy weather, in darkness, when walking on uneven surfaces, and when we're in a hurry. Visit the UW Alert Blog and Snow Removal…
Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area
Print and post the Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area in areas or on containers where metallic lead is stored.
UW Boating Safety Manual
Faculty, staff and students at the University who are using research vessels required for employment or education must observe the standards and safety practices in the UW Boating Safety Manual.View…
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
The Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) provides a framework for risk assessment complimenting the process researchers already use to answer scientific questions. This tool…
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
Review the Lab R.A.T. Guidelines document for details on conducting risk assessments using the Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.).
Hazardous Energy Control-Lockout/Tagout Focus Sheet
UW employees who service, repair or maintain equipment, machinery or systems should control hazardous energy with lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures.
Sit-Stand Workstation Focus Sheet
This focus sheet contains Environmental Health & Safety's sit-stand workstation policy for adjustable height desks as it applies to UW employees.
Job Hazard Analysis
A job hazard analysis (JHA) is a method for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with tasks (steps) with a specific job or activity and eliminating or mitigating them prior to conducting…
Do you have enough PPE?
During your lab’s next EH&S survey visit, you will be asked a new question from the survey checklist if PPE is adequately available for everyone. The desired response to this question is a…
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…
Many older UW buildings are made of hazardous materials
Do-it-yourself repairs or projects that disturb walls, floor tiles, ceilings, fixtures and other building materials can expose you to substances that pose serious health risks.University policy…