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.
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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.
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are toxic, persistent manmade chemicals that were widely used as an oil additive in electrical equipment and as a plasticizer in building materials. Congress banned…
Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table
Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table as a tool to determine the type(s) of fall protection required and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.
Anchor Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Anchor Annual Inspection Checklist.
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Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist
Fixed ladders must be inspected periodically. Use the Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist during the inspection.
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Full Body Harness Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Full Body Harness Annual Inspection Checklist.
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Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
Use the MEWP Pre-Use Inspection Checklist during inspections of mobile elevated work platforms.
Refer to the UW Fall Protection Program Manual for more information.
Portable Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist
Portable ladders must be inspected by a Competent Person when first placed into service, annually, when damaged by impact or tipping over, or when exposed to excessive heat, such as a fire.…
Scaffold Pre-Use Daily Inspection Checklist
Use the Scaffold Pre-Use Daily Inspection Checklist during inspections of scaffolds.
Refer to the UW Fall Protection Program Manual for more information.
Self-Retracting Lanyard/Lifeline Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Self-Retracting Lanyard/Lifeline Annual Inspection…
Shock-Absorbing Lanyard Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Shock-Absorbing Lanyard Annual Inspection Checklist.
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Snap Hooks/Carabiners Annual Inspection Checklist
Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Snap Hooks/Carabiners Annual Inspection Checklist.
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