SHOP SAFETY When working around power tools, hand tools or shop equipment, being safe needs to be at the top of your list of accomplishments. Follow these basic shop rules: Safety is your top priority when using the shop. If you are not sure what you are doing, “ASK.” Make sure you are properly trained […]
Read MoreTHANK YOU: EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety would like to thank all the employees who visited our booth on Employee Appreciation Day. As well as congratulate all of our raffle winners. We hope everyone had a wonderful time as well and learned about the training courses and services […]
Read MoreEVACUATION CHAIRS[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-3″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]The University of Utah has purchased evacuation chairs which are located throughout campus. Evacuation chairs are fold-up chairs which allow for people with permanent or temporary mobility limitations to be moved down stairs during an emergency. These devices can help faculty, staff, students or first responders quickly move people with […]
Read MoreAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-3″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]”Authorized personnel” are people who have been specifically granted permission to enter a specific area. The University of Utah is designed to create and environment to learn and grow. It is also a place of business where hazardous environments may and can be encountered. Areas that are meant for […]
Read MoreFLU SEASON CAN STRIKE A WORKPLACE HARD Things we can do to minimize the spread of influenza (flu) in our university work places: Take proper care of personal protective equipment, regularly replacing disposable PPE and properly cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment. Wash your hands often: Use soap under water and rub hands together vigorously for […]
Read MoreFIRE PREVENTION WEEK: OCT. 9-15, 2016 Fire safety is a relevant workplace safety topic at the university. While most all university spaces are supported with state of the art fire detection, notification and suppression systems, individual actions and behaviors can have an impact on survivability in a fire situation. Here’s important fire safety information to […]
Read MoreFOOD HANDLING AT CAMPUS EVENTS Food handling at public events is extremely serious business. The Department of Health has requirements that the university is obligated to follow. If an event is accessible to the public, and food will be prepared and served on site, the event must secure a Health Department Temporary Food Event Permit […]
Read MoreSPILL KITS Preparedness is a critical component of emergency response. All university laboratories will have access to a chemical spill kit, capable of controlling a manageable spill of hazardous materials in the laboratory. These spill kits may be assembled by the laboratory or they may be purchased. The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and […]
Read MoreFIRE EXTINGUISHERS Portable fire extinguishers play a major role in building, equipment and personal safety. University employees are encouraged to learn how to operate these devices. The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety provides training every other month on how to properly operate portable fire extinguisher. To sign up for the next training […]
Read MoreNEAR MISSES Near miss definition: An unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage – but had the potential to do so. *Source: Fact sheet from OSHA and the National Safety Council A near miss provides an opportunity to improve safety practices based on a condition or incident with a potential for […]
Read MoreFALL PROTECTION The university would like to remind you that falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. What you as a supervisor and employer need to do to reduce falls. Guard every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk using a railing and toe-board or a […]
Read MorePEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK SAFETY With the fall semester starting, the campus will be again be busy with students, faculty and staff trying to get to where they need to be; stay alert and safe, especially when using or driving through crosswalks. For pedestrians: Always cross at marked crosswalks. They are designed and put in for your […]
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