Workplace Safety

Fixed ladders must be inspected periodically. Use the Fixed Ladder Annual Inspection Checklist during the inspection.

Refer to the Fall Protection page for more information.

Fall protection system components must also be inspected annually and documented by a Competent Person. University units use the Anchor Annual Inspection Checklist.

Visit the Fall Protection page for more information.

Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table as a tool to determine the type(s) of fall protection required and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.

The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering controls, safe work practices, training, and personal protective equipment when necessary. 

The Staying Safe in Shops poster is available in hardcopy format from the Shop Safety Program.

For equipment and systems that are not routinely repaired or serviced, or require partial shutdowns, and where change management of practices are not robust, then the UW LOTO Field Procedure form should be used.

Refer to the UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual for more information.

The information in the Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington.