Walk After Dark Every year Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety partners with ASUU and Facility Operations to conduct a survey of lighting across campus. This annual event is known as the “Walk After Dark.” During this event groups of individuals from various organizations walk every sidewalk on campus to survey lighting levels, both actual […]
Read MoreDear University of Utah Colleagues The university is conducting a peer program review of our health and safety efforts. The review involves organizational alignment, policy and procedure reviews and will include an on-site component. On October 9 and 10 2017, a review team from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, will be […]
Read MoreTraining topics for supervisors Congratulations – you’re a supervisor. OEHS has summarized the work place health and safety topics employees you direct need you to provide. Emergency plans, evacuation routes, use of evacuation chairs, assembly locations and emergency actions. Rules for reporting safety violations, incidents and near misses. Safe operating procedures specific to the workplace. […]
Read MoreAutomated External Defibrillator (AED) The university has AED equipment installed in several locations on campus. Knowing how to use these devices and where they are located can increase the survival rate of a heart attack by 74 percent. For more information on Automated External Defibrillators click here. To schedule a training on using CPR […]
Read MoreReceiving hazardous materials Hundreds of packages are shipped to and from campus daily. A small but important subset of these goods have been identified as posing an elevated or significant risk to public health, property and the environment while in transit. Numerous federal regulations exists to ensure the safe transportation of these Dangerous Goods (DG). […]
Read MoreCHEMICAL SPILL CLEANUP PROCEDURES In the event a chemical spill takes place while working at the University of Utah, follow the steps outlined. Attend to anyone who may have been contaminated or injured by the spill. Notify occupants in the immediate area about the spill. Evacuate all nonessential personnel from the spill area. If the […]
Read MoreOn the job injury reporting Should a university employee experience an on-the-job injury or illness, especially of a severity listed above, OEHS should be notified as soon as possible, 801-581-6590 or (after business hours) 801-585-2677 and request the OEHS On-Call. In some incidences, it will be necessary to secure the incident scene for an independent […]
Read MorePedestrian Crosswalk Safety With the fall semester starting, the campus will 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 safety. […]
Read MoreONLY CLEAN WATER CAN GO DOWN THE STORM DRAIN ON CAMPUS In urban areas, like the university, where there are mostly parking lots, sidewalks, paved streets and rooftops, less rainfall can soak directly into the ground. The runoff is carried by curbs or gutters into storm drains or spillways. Storm drains are separate from the […]
Read MoreProper laboratory attire Despite the warmer weather, when working in a laboratory proper clothing must be worn. Long pants, complete foot covering shoes, safety glasses, lab coats and gloves are the minimum personal protective gear that must be worn. If you are wearing shorts and sandals for the day, remember to bring a pair of […]
Read MoreLIFT SAFELY The University of Utah’s goal is to eliminate injuries caused by improper and poor lifting practices. To prevent strains, dislocations and muscle tears, please do the following when lifting: Stretch and warm up before you perform any lifting Keep your back straight and bend your knees – remember to never twist or bend […]
Read MoreUPDATED: FIREWORK SAFETY FOR UTAH’S 24TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Salt Lake City has updated its firework restrictions, as always the university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays, other jurisdictions have announced additional restrictions as well, to see a map of restricted areas click […]
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