LADDER SAFETY: INSPECTING LADDERS Inspect ladders carefully. All ladders must be inspected periodically by a competent person, and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. Including dropping the ladder or if it falls. Inspect ladders before each use, any defective and/or damaged ladders must either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] TOP 5 REASONS TO START STRENGTH TRAINING Here are 5 smart reasons to include strength training in your life. 1. You’ll sleep better People who are regularly physically active report the best sleep and weightlifting is no exception. Researchers have found that resistance training reduced the number of times the study participants […]
Read MoreLADDER SAFETY: SELECTING THE CORRECT LADDER FOR THE JOB There are many types of ladders, ranging from simple wooden job-built ladders to specialty ladders used for specific jobs. Ladders may be made of timber, aluminum or fiberglass. There are three main types of ladders used in the construction industry: Extension Step Multipurpose Keep the following […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] improve your running form By Laura LaMarche, DPT Training for a marathon or half marathon can put a lot of strain on your body. But there are things you can do to improve your form and reduce the impacts. Watch Your Pace Believe it or not running at too slow of a pace […]
Read MoreSLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Slips, trips and falls can happen anywhere inside or outdoors regardless of the job you work in. Some of the issues that can lead to employees, students and visitors being exposed to these issues included: · Distracted walking (listening, playing or talking on devices) · Uneven floors · Poor housekeeping (spills […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Have an Idea to Improve Wellness at the University of Utah? The University of Utah Health Sciences’ Office of Wellness & Integrative Health is excited to announce a new wellness grant program. Grant funding up to $1,000 is available for projects that enhance and promote wellness among our campus community. Students, faculty […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Top 5 Things You Should Know About Your Protein Intake Protein promotes satiety (keeping your full) throughout the day and helps to maintain and build lean body tissue. Consuming mainly protein is not the key to weight loss, without adequate energy from carbohydrates and fat, proteins will be used for energy. Make […]
Read MoreSite Specific training topics for Supervisors If you are an existing manager or new manager, you should be current on training your employees regarding hazards that can be found specific to your department, location or lab space. Items you should address include: Emergency plans, evacuation routes, use of evacuation chairs, assembly locations and emergency actions. […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Get Fit in 2017: Free Fitness Program Want to start a fitness program but don’t know where to begin? Do you want to get back into shape? Have you been exercising and want to change things up? If you answered YES to any of the above, we have a great program for […]
Read MoreBLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS, VIRAL VECTORS AND BIOSAFETY LEVEL TRANING The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety will be conducting a training on blood-borne pathogens, viral vectors and BSL2 exposure control. Participants will learn the risks associated with blood-borne pathogens, the biology of common viral vectors and procedures to be followed when working in a biosafety […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] DO YOU PRACTICE MINDFULNESS? Do the stresses of daily life have you feeling anxious? In today’s day and age, people tend to find themselves exponentially busier with longer hours on the job, more familial commitments, and the stresses of day-to-day life. Anxiety is ever-present in modern Western culture. The effects of anxiety […]
Read MoreSECURE IN PLACE ANNOUNCEMENT It is possible that during your time at the University of Utah, you may receive a campus alert instructing you to secure in place. You should secure in place during violence, threat of violence, when an active assailant has been reported or is nearby, or otherwise when instructed to do so […]
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