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EHS Fire Safety Training Highlight of Week of Welcome
Each year the EHS Fire Safety Team trains over a thousand students, faculty and staff how to safely use a fire extinguisher, including a popular event in the Pit during Week of Welcome activities.
Categories: Fire Safety News
July 2017 Laboratory Safety Winners
EHS appreciates the support for safe work environments on campus by the medal winners.
Categories: Laboratory Safety News
Safety Precautions During Aug. 21 Solar Eclipse
On Monday afternoon, Aug. 21, a solar eclipse will affect an estimated 500 million people across North America as the moon passes between the sun and Earth.
Categories: Workplace Safety News
Safety News Alert – Genie Aerial Lift Recall
Genie Industries has found that wed debris in the boom tubes could lead to premature and excessive wear of the upper wear pads. This excessive wear can lead to potential damage to the boom tubes and could cause the platforms to drop.
Categories: Workplace Safety News
Salmonella outbreak linked to university labs
On July 19, 2017, the CDC posted the findings from an investigation into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium infections linked to various clinical, commercial, and college and university teaching microbiology laboratories.
Categories: Laboratory Safety News, Medical Safety News, Workplace Safety News