Hazardous Energy Control - Lockout/Tagout
The Hazardous Energy Control – Lockout/Tagout Program is designed to prevent injuries resulting from unexpected start-up, energization or release of stored energy during servicing and maintenance of...
Basic Electrical Safety
We rely on electricity, but sometimes underestimate its capability of causing injury. Even household current (120 volts) can stop your heart. UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards...
Fall Protection Work Plan
The UW requires a Fall Protection Work Plan when working at heights greater than 10 feet. It must be posted at the worksite for the duration of work activities.
Ladder Safety Focus Sheet
This ladder safety focus sheet was created for the UW’s Fall Protection Program.
Shop and Maker Space Safety
Shop and maker space safety is a critical part of an accident prevention program. Employees, students and visitors may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or...
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...
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...
Gravitec fall protection lifelines safety alert
Gravitec Systems Inc. issued a product safety alert for MSA WORKMAN® MINI & V-EDGE™ WEB 8ft/2.4m PFLs equipment. The alert requests users of this equipment to perform an enhanced pre-use...
Ladder safety at work and home
Injuries have occurred while UW employees were using ladders on the job. These incidents show that using ladders can be dangerous if not used properly. Before you use a ladder at work or at home,...