Workplace Safety

Work-related incidents are tracked and investigated so that preventative measures can be implemented.

The Accident Prevention Plan outlines policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate anticipated occupational hazards that generally apply to UW employees.

Building materials can contain a number of hazardous components that, if disturbed, can pose a health risk to workers and occupants.

Departments must follow the guidelines of the Confined Space Entry Program to ensure the safety of personnel working in or near confined spaces.

The UW Employee Health Center provides work-related preventive care, surveillance screenings, and injury or exposure evaluations for UW employees.

Ergonomics is the practice of fitting the job to the individual, which can help prevent work-related musculoskeletal injuries.

The EH&S food safety program ensures UW dining facilities meet the highest standards in food safety, and protects the public from foodborne illness.

The Hazardous Energy Control – Lockout/Tagout Program is designed to prevent injuries resulting from unexpected start-up, energization or release of stored energy during servicing and maintenance of equipment.

Health and safety committees share the responsibilities of implementing and monitoring the University’s health and safety program.

Students accepted to a UW Health Sciences program must complete and document initial and annual immunizations and screening for tuberculosis.

The Hearing Loss Prevention Program encourages departments to minimize the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.

Personal protective equipment protects people from potential hazards in their work environment.

Information for reporting pest sightings and prevention infestations.

Information for selecting, using and caring for respirators when respiratory hazards exist.

Departments are required to develop a health and safety plan to prevent injury and exposure to hazardous materials in their specific shops and maker spaces.