University departments, shops, and maker spaces use the updated Laser Cutter SOP Template (Word) to describe the standard operating procedures for safely using a laser cutter.
Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.
UW units/shops/departments that perform grinding or buffing supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Grinding/Buffing Standard Operating Procedures (Word).
Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.
UW units/shops/departments using a bandsaw supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Bandsaw Standard Operating Procedures (Word).
Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.
The purpose of the personal protective equipment (PPE) program is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work environment. However, eliminating hazards through engineering or administrative controls provides better and more consistent protection than relying on PPE alone. If PPE is necessary, it is best used with engineering and/or administrative controls along with good work practices.
The Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide (Word) identifies hazards to which laboratory workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against these hazards during work operations. When completed, the document and its associated training will satisfy the Department of Labor and Industries requirements for PPE as required in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-800-160.
Updated July 8, 2024
The UW Hearing Loss Prevention Program ensures the safety of University personnel through controlling exposure to noise levels that could result in occupational hearing loss.
University personnel are required to participate in the Hearing Loss Prevention Program if they (or a representative worker) have a full-day occupational noise exposure dose of 85 A-weighted decibels (dBA) or higher during an 8-hour period.
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) medical safety screening assures the safety of all UW employees who may be exposed to the magnetic resonance magnet.
The magnetic resonance (MR) system uses a very strong magnetic field and is on at all times. Pre-existing health conditions may present a health risk when working in an MR environment.
