Literature Review of Remediation Methods for PCBs in Buildings

Literature Review of Remediation Methods for PCBs in Buildings
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The work reported in this document was funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Contract No. EP-C-10-043 to Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. 

Fall Protection Work Plan

Fall Protection Work Plan
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  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

Ladder Safety Focus Sheet
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  This ladder safety focus sheet was created for the UW’s Fall Protection Program.  

Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs Focus Sheet

Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs Focus Sheet
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Confined Space Evaluation Form

Confined Space Evaluation Form
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  If you suspect a space meets the definition of a permit-required confined space, but you do not have a permit to enter, do not enter the space. Complete the Confined Space Evaluation form (below)...

Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
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  In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit required...

Lockout/Tagout Program Manual

Lockout/Tagout Program Manual
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Department Lockout/Tagout Program Template

Department Lockout/Tagout Program Template
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Supervisor and Employee Lockout/Tagout Annual Evaluation Form

Supervisor and Employee Lockout/Tagout Annual Evaluation Form
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Lock Removal Form

Lock Removal Form
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Lockout/Tagout Annual Inspection and Training Assessment Checklist

Lockout/Tagout Annual Inspection and Training Assessment Checklist
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Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Form

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Form
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Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Field Procedure Form

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Field Procedure Form
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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...

Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations

Administration Housekeeping Storage & Seismic Safety Electrical Exiting Doors, Walls... Hazardous Materials Compressed Gases Fire Extinguishers Emergency Wash Equipment.. Fire Protection/...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...