General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees.…
Crane Operator Assessment Form
University units use the Crane Operator Assessment Form to document an individual employee's ability to operate/inspect overhead cranes and hoists and/or inspect rigging and rig loads…
Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety
The UW Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead…
Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist
This Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist includes inspection requirements for all sling types (i.e., wire rope, alloy steel chain, metal mesh, natural and synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic…
Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist
This Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist contains frequent inspection requirements, periodic inspection requirements, and wire rope/chain inspection information for overhead…
Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan
When a critical lift is identified, the crane operator must complete the Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan before the lift is conducted.Visit the Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety…
UW Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual
The University of Washington Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual establishes requirements for University units and departments to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent…
Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template
The Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template is modified by University units to addresses unit-specific hazards and safety guidance to ensure the safety of personnel and…
Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet
The Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet contains important safety information for authorized personnel performing service and maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems in groups of…
Winter Season Safety
The Winter Season Safety Focus Sheet provides the UW community with guidance on winter walking, preventing falls, working safely outdoors, decorating safely, and traveling in the…
Laser Safety
The Laser Safety Program facilitates the safe and knowledgeable use of lasers in University laboratories and classrooms, and ensures the protection of the environment. The Laser Safety Program…
What to do if an L&I Inspector contacts you
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) serves as the University representative and liaison to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for all campus locations,…
Shop and Maker Space Safety
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.…
Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke Response Plan is to help prevent smoke-related illnesses and injuries. University units and departments with personnel who work outdoors are required to…
Wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers
Last year, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the wildfire smoke exposure rules to establish minimum requirements to prevent smoke particle-related…
Hearing Loss Prevention Self-Audit Form
The purpose of the Hearing Loss Prevention Self-Audit Form (Word) is for University units to audit their compliance with the Hearing Loss Prevention Program.
This form applies if the…
Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet
The Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet contains Information about hearing loss and how it may affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise.
Hearing Loss Prevention Program updates
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published an updated Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual. The updates impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the…
EH&S Training Recharge Policy
EH&S recharges training vendor fees, space reservation fees, and materials costs for classes requested by units or departments. The unit must provide budget information two weeks prior to the…
Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist
University units complete the applicable sections of the Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist (Word) when performing a self-audit of your confined space program.
Refer to…