Shop Safety Self-Inspection Checklist
UW shops use the Shop Safety Self-Inspection Checklist (Word) to conduct safety inspections at least annually to identify hazards and follow up actions.
Shop Safety Plan Template
The Shop Safety Plan Template (Word) helps University units and departments address the potential hazards and risks associated with shops and maker spaces and to prevent injuries and incidents from occurring.
Shop and Maker Space Safety
Updated May 15, 2024
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides resources for shops and maker spaces to help address the health and safety issues they may encounter.
Ergonomics
Updated March 29, 2024
Ergonomics is the practice of fitting the job to the individual, which can help prevent work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Examples of musculoskeletal injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and low back pain.
EH&S Organization Charts
View the Environmental Health & Safety organization chart, which shows
- All staff on page 1; and
- Functional sections and programs on page 2.
Visit the Directory page to locate contact information for a staff member, group, or program.
Temporary Food Service Permit
UW students or personnel hosting or sponsoring an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away, may need to apply for a Temporary Food Service Permit from UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).