UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
The UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
EH&S provides information and resources for the University community to reduce the potential for respiratory virus transmission that align with federal, state and local workplace safety…
Ergonomic tips for your home office
Consider the following ergonomic tips when setting up your workstation to reduce the risk of injury related to telework activities.COMPUTER SETUP
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Shop Safety Inspection Explanations
Shops at the University of Washington are required to have a Shop Safety Inspection once every two years. Below is a list of questions that are asked during the Shop Safety Inspection.…
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…
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.Visit the Fall…
Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist
Fixed ladders must be inspected periodically. Use the Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist during the inspection.Refer to the Fall Protection page for more information.
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.Visit the…
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.Use…
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.Visit…
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.Visit the…
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…
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…