Complete the applicable sections of the Fall Protection Self-Audit Checklist (Word) when performing an annual self-audit of your fall protection program.
The intent of the Machine Safeguarding Guide is to provide UW shop managers, personnel, and students responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of shop machinery/equipment with information on the common hazards and safeguarding controls required to mitigate the associated risks.
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, occurs on UW campuses in maker spaces, research labs and classrooms. New safety resources are available to University personnel and students using 3D printers, including an updated 3D Printer Safety Focus Sheet and two new standard operating procedures (SOP) templates.
The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke Response Plan (Word) is to help prevent smoke-related illnesses and injuries. University units and departments with personnel who work outdoors are required to complete this template to create a customized plan that serves as a component of their Supplemental Accident Prevention Plan.
University personnel who service or maintain equipment, machinery or systems with a hazardous energy source have a new resource for understanding group lockout/tagout (LOTO).
The Winter Season Safety Focus Sheet provides the UW community with guidance on winter walking, preventing falls, working safely outdoors, decorating safely, and traveling in the dark.
The Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet contains important safety information for authorized personnel performing service and maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems in groups of two or more workers.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published a new Crane, Hoist and Rigging SafetyProgram Manual and related safety tools and resources for University units and departments that operate and maintain cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment.