Risk Management and Safety
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Policies: Asbestos Management Safety
University’s safety policy regarding Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs), including identification, handling, and construction. View Full Policy…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-asbestos-management-safety/
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Policies: Bat Safety
University’s safety policy providing guidance and procedures for the proper methods of handling and disposal of bats, including removal of bat droppings throughout the University’s buildings. View Full Policy…
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Policies: Confined Space Entry Program
University’s safety policy regarding Confined Spaces establishing the requirements and performance standards needed to protect employees and contractors from hazards associated with confined space and to safely enter to perform work in confined spaces. …
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-confined-space-entry-program/
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Policies: Electrical Safety in the Workplace
University’s safety policy regarding establishing safety requirements for University faculty, staff and students who may work with or near electrically energized equipment during normal activities. View Full Policy…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-electrical-safety-in-the-workplace/
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Policies: Emergency Equipment Inspection
University’s safety policy outlining systematic care, service and inspection of emergency equipment to ensure a serviceable condition and to detect and correct failures before they become major repairs, thereby extending serviceable life. View Full Polic…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-emergency-equipment-inspection/
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Policies: Environmental Health & Safety Training
It is the policy of the University that all faculty, staff, students, volunteers and visitors who perform work at or for the University, receive appropriate training necessary to protect their health and perform work in a safe and environmentally sound m…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-environmental-health-safety-training/
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Policies: Fall Protection Program
University’s safety policy establishes written procedures to protect all employees and students engaged in work activities on campus or at its remote facilities where they are exposed to potential falls from an elevated location. View Full Policy…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-fall-protection-program/
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Policies: First Aid Safety Program
University’s safety policy regarding sets First Aid Kit minimum requirements. View Full Policy…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-first-aid-safety-program/
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Policies: Hazard Communication with GHS
University’s safety policy regarding communication of potential hazards of chemicals/chemical-containing products in use or storage at the University. The communication of hazards is to be accomplished through appropriate container labeling, safety data…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-hazard-communication-with-ghs/
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Policies: Hazardous Material & Spill Program
University’s safety policy provides guidance for the proper handling, storage, containment, accumulation and in-house transporting of hazardous materials within the University campus. View Full Policy…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-hazardous-material-spill-program/
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Policies: Hearing Conservation Program
University’s safety policy promotes awareness of hearing protection practices that are available while working at the University. While all employees are expected to be trained and aware of this hearing conservation program, this policy specifically app…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-hearing-conservation-program/
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Policies: Hot Work Safety Program
University’s safety policy defines Hot Work and establishes how Hot Work will be managed, proper actions to be taken to prevent loss due to fire caused by Hot Work (cutting, soldering & welding, explosion or any other activity that involves an open flame…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-hot-work-safety-program/
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Policies: Lead Safety Management
University’s safety policy provides guidance and procedures for lead including performing surveillance, maintenance and renovation activities on University owned buildings that may have painted surfaces containing lead. View Full Policy…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-lead-safety-management/
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Policies: Lockout / Tagout
University’s safety policy regarding establishes employee safety protection by ensuring that machines and equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources and are locked out/tagged out before employees perform servicing and maintenanc…
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Policies: Passenger Van Certification
The purpose of this policy is to provide clear directive regarding the permissible usage of University-owned/Leased/Rented 12- or 15-Passenger Vans. Faculty and Staff only may be allowed to drive a University-owned/Leased/Rented 12- or 15-Passenger Van,…
https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/policies-passenger-van-certification/