Safety Focus 2024

In 2024, UW Facilities is focusing on a different safety topic for each quarter. These topics were identified from the last five years of UWF Online Accident Reports (OARS):

Ergonomic solutions (Q1)

Safe driving (Q2)

Avoiding slips, trips and falls (Q3)

Avoiding contact with objects (Q4)

Each UWF shop or area will implement one initiative in Q1, and then one initiative a month from Q2 to Q4. These can be trainings, completing safety checklists, ergonomics testing or other items. The links below are a starting point for supervisors to develop initiatives for their shop or area. 

April – Distracted driving/driving safety

Videos that can be shared during your team meetings:

Articles that can be printed and posted on safety bulletin boards or distributed to your workers:

The UW Safe Driving Course is required in order to drive a University vehicle. It’s also a good refresher for those who have previously taken the course:

May – Other modes of transportation

Bicycle

June – Pedestrian safety

L&I Simple Solutions Overwhelmed? Start here!

L&I Ergonomics Idea Bank - Use this tool to find solutions by industry and/or risk factor. It provides access to Industry Guidelines, Success Stories, Tip Sheets and Checklists, Tools and Equipment, L&I Resources, and Other Publications.

Educational materials

Ergonomic evaluation tools

Office and remote office

Working from home offices? Here's some information to help stay comfortable and productive:

UW EH&S ergonomics resources

Other ergonomics resources

Construction and trade content

Materials developed by NIOSH’s Mining Division with potential application for construction:

Other