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Well Said: The Zika Virus

June 22, 2016

Blossom Damania, Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and incoming Vice Dean of Research at the UNC School of Medicine, discusses Carolina’s role in Zika research.

Categories: Infectious Diseases News, Zika Preparedness News


Stand Down for Safety at UNC-Chapel Hill

May 18, 2016

The State of North Carolina has designated May and June as a special time to identify and recognize the importance of having a safe workplace.

Categories: Workplace Safety News


New APLU Safety Culture Guide

May 2, 2016

To help strengthen the culture of safety at university labs and research centers, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has recently published, “A Guide to Implementing a Safety Culture in Our Universities.”  This Guide is a roadmap for a university-wide effort to strengthen research safety, which must be…

Categories: Research Safety News


Do You Need an Emergency Coordinator Vest?

January 27, 2016

Provide the information needed!

Categories: Fire Safety News


Graphic: Winter Emergency Preparedness Kit Shelter in Place

January 27, 2016

At the University of North Carolina, we are located in Wind Zone III which is considered to be a High Risk location. From June 1 to November 30, an emergency plan should be in place.

Categories: Fire Safety News