{"id":29,"date":"2019-05-16T14:37:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T19:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:49:57","slug":"osh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety and Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cfct-build-29\" class=\"cfct-build grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-supplemental\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"cfct-mod-content\">\n    <nav class=\"widget widget_meta\" >\n\n        <div class=\"menu-cfct-module-8460a779314e013add48358423150709-container\"><ul id = \"menu-occupational-safety-health\" class = \"menu nav\"><li id=\"menu-item-5324\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-5324\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/campus-contacts\/\">Campus EHS Contacts<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6425\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6425\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/chemmanager\/\">ChemManager+<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6358\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6358\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/policies-2\/\">Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6131\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/organization-list\/\">Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-5325\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5325\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/employees\/emergency\/\">UWSA Emergency Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>    <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><p>As part of our commitment to excellence at the University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA) and the mission of the UWSA Office of Risk Management (ORM), we assist UW System campuses with a diverse and complex range of occupational safety and health programs and provide strategic guidance, leadership and system-wide coordination and cooperation of resources to ensure our mission of providing a safe environment for each campus community and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-tabs-accordions\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title \">Safety Topics<\/h3>    <div class=\"bs-accordion \">\n        <div id=\"j86aj\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        \n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_12-15-passenger-van-information\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_12-15-passenger-van-information\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#12-15-passenger-van-information\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"12-15-passenger-van-information\">12\/15 Passenger Van Information<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"12-15-passenger-van-information\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_12-15-passenger-van-information\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/12-15-passenger-van-information\/\">Requirements and Training<\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type docx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/download\/12-15-Passenber-Van-Certificate-Cards.docx\" target=\"_blank\">Van Certificate Card<span class=\"sr-only\"> docx<\/span><\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_ergonomics\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_ergonomics\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#ergonomics\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ergonomics\">Ergonomics<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"ergonomics\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_ergonomics\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\"><div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><p>The goal of ergonomics is to create an environment that is well-suited to an employee\u2019s physical needs. This webpage offers ergonomic information to enable employees to modify their workstations and to understand how to achieve better alignment and balance while sitting and standing.<\/p><p>For specific ergonomic questions, please contact:<\/p><p>Amy Spohn<br \/><a href=\"mailto:aspohn@uwsa.edu\">aspohn@uwsa.edu<\/a><\/p><div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\"><div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard no-bg\"><h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Office Ergonomics Self Assessment and Evaluation<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/ergonomics-2\/how-to-evaluate-your-workstation\/\">How to Evaluate Your Workstation<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/uws-td.instructure.com\/enroll\/W48DJ4\">Video Course<\/a><\/p><div id=\"cfct-module-9a51f193140755c3db26cf4b6ffd234b\" class=\"cfct-module-border\"><div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\"><div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard no-bg\"><h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Remote Employees<\/h3><p><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/download\/Ergonomics-for-Telecommuters(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ergonomics For Telecommuters<span class=\"sr-only\"> pdf<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saif.com\/safety-and-health\/ergonomics-for-the-home-office.html\">Home Office Information<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cfct-module-acb0623f27a91a0641262420b0713ac4\" class=\"cfct-module-border\"><div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\"><div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard no-bg\"><h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Additional Information<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/ergonomics-2\/maintaining-neutral-postures\/\">Maintaining a Neutral Posture<\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/download\/Proper-and-Neutral-Posture(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proper Posture<span class=\"sr-only\"> pdf<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/download\/Exercises-for-UW-System.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Take a Break! 10 Exercises if you sit frequently<span class=\"sr-only\"> pdf<\/span><\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_new-employee-safety-orientation\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_new-employee-safety-orientation\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#new-employee-safety-orientation\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"new-employee-safety-orientation\">New Employee Safety Orientation<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"new-employee-safety-orientation\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_new-employee-safety-orientation\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='640' height='390' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w2nTtuMvcww?version=3&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' title='YouTube video player'><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_occupational-safety-and-health-program-manual\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_occupational-safety-and-health-program-manual\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#occupational-safety-and-health-program-manual\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"occupational-safety-and-health-program-manual\">Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"occupational-safety-and-health-program-manual\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_occupational-safety-and-health-program-manual\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/download\/UWSA-Occupational-Safety-and-Health-Program-Manual(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">UWSA Occupational Safety And Health Program Manual<span class=\"sr-only\"> pdf<\/span><\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_protective-footwear-standards\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_protective-footwear-standards\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#protective-footwear-standards\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"protective-footwear-standards\">Protective Footwear Standards<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"protective-footwear-standards\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_protective-footwear-standards\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>If an employee is notified by their supervisor that their position requires the purchase of protective footwear, the employee is required to purchase compliant footwear within 30 days of such notice (sooner if required by institution policy).\u00a0 Institutions shall pay an allowance once per fiscal year for the purchase of protective footwear.\u00a0 The allowance shall be set by the institution, but shall be no less than $100.<em><br \/><\/em><\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_return-to-work-information-workers-compensation\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_return-to-work-information-workers-compensation\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#return-to-work-information-workers-compensation\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"return-to-work-information-workers-compensation\">Return to Work Information: Worker's Compensation<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"return-to-work-information-workers-compensation\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_return-to-work-information-workers-compensation\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/ehs\/return-to-work-workers-compensation\/\">https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/ehs\/return-to-work-workers-compensation\/<\/a><\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones\">Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ehs\/osh\/unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas\/\">Remote ID Rule<\/a> Requirement (effective <strong>March 16, 2024<\/strong>)<\/p><p>Template Policy: See Policies<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n     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