Download the updated UW Accident Prevention Plan
Updated October 1, 2024
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published the annual update of the UW Accident Prevention Plan, which contains new and updated safety information and…
Take precautions to avoid back injuries
As the University is working toward a return to normal operations, you may be lifting and moving things around, such as chairs, printers, and other equipment, in preparation for on-site work. Take…
Outdoor Heat Exposure
University units with personnel who work outdoors are required to implement safety measures to help prevent heat-related illness, including providing initial and annual training, and implementing a…
Biohazardous Waste
Laboratory personnel and principal investigators (PIs) are responsible for identifying, packaging and properly decontaminating biohazardous waste, including all recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA waste…
Lockout/tagout for safety during maintenance, service and repair work
A person can be seriously injured, even killed, when working on a machine or equipment if the hazardous energy sources are not controlled.When performing maintenance, service or repair work on…
Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide
The Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which shop workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against hazards during work operations…
Drill Press SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments using a drill press supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Drill Press Standard Operating Procedures.Visit the Shop and Maker Space…
Shop and Maker Space Blank SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments use the Shop and Maker Space Blank SOP Template (Word) to supplement their Shop Safety Plan.Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more…
Milling Machines and CNC Mills Focus Sheet
Milling machines and computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) mills use moving cutters and/or move stock materials to cut shapes in materials such as metal, wood or plastic. Follow safety precautions when…
Shop Safety Orientation Training Record
Shops can use this template to document shop-specific safety training.Refer to the Shop and Maker Space Safety page for more information.
University of Washington Recordable Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Incidence Rate
View the University of Washington Recordable Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Incidence Rate graph showing the annual incidence rates of recordable workplace injuries and…
Advisory Information for Employees who Voluntarily Use Respirators
UW employees who are not required to wear a respirator can voluntarily wear a filtering facepiece respirator, such as an N95 or KN95, for their personal use in the workplace.
UW employees…
COVID-19 Chemical Disinfectant Safety Information
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the number of disinfection products used throughout UW departments. This document provides general information about EPA-registered disinfectants, such…
Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines
The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines are to assist University units and departments during the procurement process; it…
Portable Air Cleaner Selection, Care and Maintenance
Air-purifying devices, such as a portable air cleaner, can be an effective supplement to building ventilation and can help improve indoor air quality, especially when eliminating the source of…
Crystalline Silica
Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth's crust. Materials such as sand, stone, concrete and mortar contain crystalline silica. It is also used to make products such as glass,…
Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Manual
The Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Manual outlines the responsibilities of University units, personnel and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect…
Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Work Plan Template
A Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Plan is required when respirable crystalline silica exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 25 μg/m3TWA8e of respirable crystalline silica in…
UW Photography Guidelines
The UW Photography Guidelines are intended for use in research, shop settings and other University locations with hazardous materials and/or physical safety hazards.
All individuals who…