Spill Response Poster
Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills.
Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.
Ladder Safety Focus Sheet (updated 2/11/21)
The Ladder Safety Focus Sheet was created for the UW’s Fall Protection Program.
Hot Work
Hot work operations can be dangerous, especially in areas where flammable or combustible materials are present. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments...
Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS)
The animal use health screening program evaluates and addresses potential health risks related to working with research animals. It is offered to all University faculty, staff, and students who...
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...
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,...
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...