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Lift Smart - Think, Then Start!

Lifting heavy items is one of the biggest causes of injury in the workplace.

Your safety is our top priority. Students, faculty, staff, visitors and patients are encouraged to report conditions that they believe could have resulted in more serious consequences so proper actions can be implemented to prevent future injuries or property damage. A recent example of a Good Catch is listed below.

Incident Type – Unsafe Condition

In autumn 2020, Environmental Health and Safety launched the Good Catch Program to help prevent injuries or property damage and improve the safety culture in the university. The program provides a new avenue for anyone in the university community to report unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment.

Incident Type - Unsafe Act and Unsafe Use of Equipment