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Confined Space Evaluation Form

Confined Space Evaluation Form
268.54KB (.PDF)
  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
81.95KB (.pdf)
  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
99.93KB (.docx)

Department Lockout/Tagout Program Template

Department Lockout/Tagout Program Template
53.14KB (.docx)

Supervisor and Employee Lockout/Tagout Annual Evaluation Form

Supervisor and Employee Lockout/Tagout Annual Evaluation Form
417.63KB (.pdf)

Lock Removal Form

Lock Removal Form
58.81KB (.pdf)

Lockout/Tagout Annual Inspection and Training Assessment Checklist

Lockout/Tagout Annual Inspection and Training Assessment Checklist
82.47KB (.pdf)

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Form

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Form
615.61KB (.PDF)

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Field Procedure Form

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Field Procedure Form
137.69KB (.pdf)

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...

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...

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/...

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...

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...

Fall Protection Work Plan (updated 2/10/21)

Fall Protection Work Plan (updated 2/10/21)
188.42KB (.docx)
  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.   

Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs (updated 2/10/21)

Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs (updated 2/10/21)
499.91KB (.pdf)
  The Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs guidance only applies on a low slope roof (4:12 or less) when traditional fall protection systems cannot be used, such as a 42-inch parapet wall at...

Confined Space Entry Program

Confined spaces may contain hazards that can injure workers or quickly lead to death. Untrained and ill-equipped rescuers can easily become victims themselves. UW departments, supported by EH&S,...

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...

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