Planning for high risk activities
EH&S has new and updated tools for UW units to help protect staff engaging in high risk activities:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure
Confined Space Evaluation
Fall Protection Work Plan
Job Hazard...
New Fall Protection Program Manual and webpage
Personal fall protection systemwww.lni.wa.gov
Whether you are accessing lighting for a theatre production or on a roof to make repairs or just walking across campus you must be protected from fall...
2018 Biohazardous Waste Plan Now Available
The 2018 update to the University’s Biohazardous Waste Management Plan is now posted online.
Summary of changes:
Clarification on treatment procedures for extracted human teeth. Extracted teeth (...
Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
This guide contains instructions for a list of specific shop-related wastes as well as general guidance for spills and disposal.
This guide was written for shops operated by UW Facilities. Other...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The purpose of the personal P\protective equipment (PPE) program is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work environment. However, eliminating...