Workplace Safety

View the University of Washington Recordable Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Incidence Rate graph showing the annual incidence rates of recordable workplace injuries and illnesses.

UW units/shops/departments use the Shop and Maker Space Blank SOP Template (Word) to supplement their Shop Safety Plan.

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

UW units/shops/departments using a drill press supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Drill Press Standard Operating Procedures (Word).

Visit the Shop and Maker Space Safety webpage for more information.

The Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which shop workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against hazards during work operations. When completed, the document and its associated training will satisfy the PPE Hazard Assessment and Certification as required in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-800-160 by the Labor & Industries Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). 

UW shops use the Shop Safety Self-Inspection Checklist (Word) to conduct safety inspections at least annually to identify hazards and follow up actions.

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.