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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Walking-Working Surfaces Inspection Checklist
Units and departments can use the Walking-Working Surfaces Inspection Checklist to identify areas or conditions for potential slip and trip hazards, especially in office and…
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Life Sciences Building
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW Life Sciences Building (LSB) location.
Confined Space Program
A confined space is one configured so that a person can fully enter and work, but is not designed for continuous human occupancy and has restricted or limited means of entry or exit. The UW Confined…
Hazardous Energy Control - Lockout/Tagout
Hazardous energy, such as electricity, chemical, radiation, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and gravitational energy sources, must be isolated and dissipated before servicing or maintaining…
Confined Space Evaluation Form
If you suspect a space meets the definition of a permit-required confined space, but you do not have a permit to enter, do not enter the space. Complete the Confined Space Evaluation form…
Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit…
UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual
The UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Hazardous Energy Control Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program. The purpose of this program manual is…
Department Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template
The Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template and addresses department-specific hazards and safety guidance for controlling hazardous energy when…
UW LOTO Procedure
For equipment that is routinely maintained and serviced, requires a full shutdown for servicing, and has good change management practices in place, the UW LOTO Procedure form can be used.…
LOTO Lock Removal Form
The LOTO Lock Removal Form (Word) includes directions and specific information a department or unit must document when an Authorized Person (lock owner) is unable or unavailable to remove…
Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review
The Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review is used to inspect the Authorized Person’s role and responsibility established in the hazardous energy control program and…
Emergency Washing Equipment
Emergency washing equipment is provided in University facilities for the purpose of removing hazardous materials from the eyes and skin in the case of an exposure. Examples of emergency washing…
Autoclaving Biohazardous Waste SOP Template
If you use an autoclave to decontaminate biohazardous waste, you need to have a site-specific SOP. Use this fillable PDF template to create your SOP. Any personnel operating the autoclave needs to…
Air Permit
All construction projects and air pollutant sources at the University must comply with the University’s Air Operating Permit requirements and all related policies and regulations. Environmental…
Lead
Lead is a malleable, blue-gray, heavy metal that occurs naturally in the environment. Lead is found in many forms and can be hazardous when inhaled as a dust or fume, or accidentally ingested…