Lead Work Plan Template
Use the Lead Work Plan Template (Word) when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 micrograms of airborne lead per cubed meter during an eight-hour TWAe.
UW Lead Safety Program Manual
The UW Lead Safety Program Manual outlines the responsibilities of University departments, University employees and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect employees from occupational lead exposure.
Warning Sign for Lead Use Area
Post this sign in locations where metallic lead is being used.
Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet weather
September 17, 2019
Slips, trips and falls are leading causes of injury at the UW.
A slip, trip or fall can have a serious impact on a person’s health and well-being.
Prevent lead exposures with new Lead Safety Manual
September 17, 2019
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) developed the UW Lead Safety Program Manual to help personnel who work with lead materials limit their potential lead exposure to the lowest levels possible. Lead is a potent poison, which may cause significant acute and chronic health effects if not used or handled safely.
Personnel working with lead-containing materials:
Health and Safety Committee Election Coordinators
View the list of election coordinators for each of the ten organizational health and safety committees for the current term.
AUMS Short Form
Download the Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS) Short Form and send the completed form to the UW Employee Health Center.
Hepatitis A Information for Food Establishments
Handwashing Poster for Food Establishments
Analyzing your job hazards can prevent accidents and injuries
July 24, 2019
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) can help prevent work-related injuries or illnesses by eliminating or controlling hazards. A JHA is a method for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with tasks (steps) for a specific job or activity and eliminating or controlling them before doing the activity. EH&S has created a JHA webpage to help departments and employees conduct and implement JHAs for their work activities.