FIRE SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. See map here. Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the University’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out […]
Read MoreOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND SEVERE WEATHER With the warm weather upon us, outdoor activities such as concerts, picnics and barbecues will be a great ways to create fun and team unity. However, injuries caused by lightning strikes are the number one serve weather incidents for the state of Utah. If you are organizing an outdoor activity, […]
Read MoreFIREWORK SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. (See the map) Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the university’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out of […]
Read MoreFIREWORK SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. (See the map) Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the University’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out of […]
Read MoreHAZARD COMMUNICATIONS Chemicals used in campus office and research operations alike pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion and reactivity). At the University of Utah, it is the responsibility of each supervisor to ensure that chemicals in their areas are properly labeled […]
Read Morestand up to falls Slips, trips and falls are one of the leading causes on injury at a work place and one of the most preventable. Be cautious and follow these steps to lesson your chance of having a slip trip of fall injury: Secure electrical and phone cords away from walking areas, such as […]
Read MoreINDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONCERN For strange or unusual odors that are not extremely strong or acutely irritating, complete the indoor environmental quality concern form at oehs.utah.edu/odor. For extremely strong or acutely irritating odors that are causing symptoms such as burning, watering eyes, running nose, coughing, etc. leave the area and immediately contact Occupational and Environmental Health […]
Read MoreINCIDENT AND NEAR-MISS REPORTING Timely reporting of incidents such as injuries is critical. Regulatory bodies have reporting requirements that can result in citations and penalties if not followed. Tracking of near misses can help identify problem areas before an injury occurs. OSHA defines a near miss as an, “unplanned event that did not result in […]
Read MoreRADIATION SAFETY OFFICE It doesn’t happen all that often, but departments on campus change their names. The Radiological Health Department (RHD) is changing its name to the Radiation Safety Office (RSO). Although the name is changing, the mission remains the same: Overseeing all aspects of the radiation protection program at the University of Utah in […]
Read MoreCHEMICAL HYGIENE TRAINING All individuals who work with flammable, corrosive, toxic, oxidizing, air or water reactive chemicals in the research laboratory are required by OSHA Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) to complete Chemical Hygiene Training on an annual basis. Participants will gain an understanding of the key laboratory safety practices and procedures […]
Read MoreTOOLS AND SHOP SAFETY When working with any type of tool, be it hand held or power, employees must understand how to properly and safely operate it. At the university, supervisors must have evidence of employee training on the proper use of each piece of equipment. This is true for any existing or new tool […]
Read MoreWORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY: MAY 5, 2017 Practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections. Cleaning your hands can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics. On any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection. It is also critical […]
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