Lead
Updated March 1, 2024
Lead is a malleable, blue-gray, heavy metal that occurs naturally in the environment. Lead is found in many forms and can be hazardous when inhaled as a dust or fume, or accidentally ingested after contact directly or with contaminated surfaces.
While inorganic lead does not readily enter the body through the skin, it can enter the body through accidental ingestion (eating, drinking, and smoking) via contaminated hands, clothing, and surfaces.
Air Permitting and Compliance
The Clean Air Act of 1970 gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authority to regulate air pollutants, including the protection of stratospheric ozone.
TAP Survey Results and Actions
EH&S Response to the 2017 TAP Survey and One-Year Update
Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (added June 2022)
The Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (Word) is used to inspect the Authorized Person’s role and responsibility established in the hazardous energy control program and confirm that the Authorized Person has sufficient knowledge of hazardous energy control procedures and their application to lockout/tagout and tagout only.
LOTO Lock Removal Form (updated June 2022)
The LOTO Lock Removal Form (Word) includes directions and specific information a department or unit must document when an Authorized Person (lock owner) is unable or unavailable to remove their personal lock during a LOTO procedure.
Refer to the UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual for more information.
UW LOTO Procedure
For equipment that is routinely maintained and serviced, requires a full shutdown for servicing, and has good change management practices in place, the UW LOTO Procedure form can be used.
Refer to the UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual for more information.
Safe Access and Fall Protection Design Guide
The Safe Access and Fall Protection Design Guide has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit required confined space.
Confined Space Evaluation Form
If you suspect a space meets the definition of a permit-required confined space, but you do not have a permit to enter, do not enter the space. Complete the Confined Space Evaluation form (below) and submit it to EH&S for evaluation.