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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 620 - Working in Isolation
This policy provides a risk evaluation framework to ensure the safety of faculty, staff and students who work, volunteer or perform for credit activities alone in potentially hazardous environments within, but not limited to campus teaching and research laboratories, studios, workshops and other facilities or environments.
| Functional Owner | UW System |
| Executive Sponsors | UW System Level Policy |
| Policy Contact | Human Resources |
Who this policy applies to:
All employees
Rationale:
This policy provides a risk evaluation framework to ensure the safety of faculty, staff and students who work, volunteer or perform for credit activities alone in potentially hazardous environments within, but not limited to campus teaching and research laboratories, studios, workshops and other facilities or environments.
Policy Detail:
This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page. For more information, please visit:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/working-in-isolation/
Revision History:
Format updated June 2025.