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  • Safety Brief - Lifting Safety

    June 27, 2022
    Lift Smart - Think, Then Start!Lifting heavy items is one of the biggest causes of injury in the workplace.Improper heavy lifting can lead to:Back injuriesHerniasStrains and SprainsLifting is a breeze when you bend at the knees!Always bend at the knees when lifting an object.If an object is too heavy, get help. The maximum lifting weight for any individual should not exceed 50 pounds.Use equipmen...
    A graphic showing a person lifting.

  • Good Catch Spotlight - Active Gas Line

    April 15, 2022
    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 Title – Active Gas Line in Scheduled Building DemolitionIncident Type – U...
    A partially demolished building.

  • Good Catch Spotlight - Mechanical Room Hazards

    November 12, 2021
    Incident Type – Unsafe ConditionIncident Summary – A mechanical room was found to be unsecured, allowing unauthorized access, with a large amount of supplies, some of which were inflammable, blocking and leaning against an electrical distribution center. Any type of spark or heat from the electrical panels could have caught the materials on fire easily and caused serious property damage and/or in...
    items stored in front of an electrical panel

  • Good Catch Program

    July 8, 2021
    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.EHS has been pleased to see how the Good Catch Program has continued to gain traction since it was first...
    Vector image of Good Catch program

  • Good Catch Spotlight - Ladder Misuse

    April 5, 2021
    Incident Type - Unsafe Act and Unsafe Use of EquipmentIncident Summary - A renovation project was being completed, when it was noticed that a ladder was being used in an unsafe manner. The 10-foot step ladder had been placed on top of an old laboratory counter to provide access above the ceiling. The counter that the ladder was on did not have a countertop surface, so two discarded shelves were p...
    Photo of a ladder misuse

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