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  • Safety Brief - Mechanical Room Safety

    Environmental Health and Safety | May 22, 2023
    Mechanical Room Safety Ensuring mechanical room safety is vital for safeguarding both personnel and property. With numerous hazards present in these locations, a proactive approach is essential. With the support of EHS resources, you have a guide to achieve the necessary level of safety in mechanical rooms. Contact EHS to learn about practical strategies and effective measures to enhance safety...
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  • Catherine Black Awarded Office of Compliance Shared Values Award - Inclusion and Equity

    May 12, 2023
    Environmental Health and Safety Officer Catherine Black was awarded the Office of Compliance Shared Values Award-Inclusion and Equity. The nominee must demonstrate the Office of Compliance's shared values of Inclusion and Equity by helping uphold equal rights and advancing institutional fairness. They must advocate for access, affordability, opportunity and empowerment for all by: Intentionally...
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  • Safety Brief - Workplace Safety Resources

    Environmental Health and Safety | April 27, 2023
    New Safety Guidebook Available Are you looking for a comprehensive guide that outlines essential safety programs and resources to help ensure the well-being of faculty, staff, visitors, and others? Look no further than the newly available Workplace Safety Resources guidebook! Applicable for any department, low-risk, high-risk, or anywhere in between. Outlines essential safety programs and...
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  • Environmental Health and Safety Annual Report

    March 1, 2023
    Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assists the university community in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors. EHS also works to protect the local community and environment from potential hazards on campus and instills safety, health and environmental stewardship in the work they perform. The office is responsible for...
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  • Safety Brief - Cold Room Guidelines

    March 1, 2023
    What is a cold room? Cold rooms are walk-in spaces that keep materials (typically for research purposes) below room temperatures. In most cases, the air in these rooms are 100% recirculated. Old air is not exhausted, or no new air is introduced unless the door to the room is opened. Due to this, cold rooms present unique hazards and guidelines must be followed to ensure safety. Safety Tips: Ensure...
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