The UW requires a Fall Protection Work Plan (Word) when working at heights. It must be posted at the worksite for the duration of work activities.
Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table to determine the type(s) of fall protection and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.
The New Employee Safety Orientation Template (Word) can be used by supervisors to orient new University employees to health and safety information. The checklist may be modified to include department-specific orientation requirements.
Injuries have occurred at the UW while personnel 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, make sure you take the necessary safety precautions.
What went wrong in the recent UW incidents?
A person fell off a ladder when overreaching.
Someone could not find a step ladder for a job, and instead used an orchard ladder (tripod type ladder), and fell to the ground when it tipped over.
