Author Archives: Gary Wilhelm
Campus Flu Clinics: Sept. 21 – Oct. 20
Walk-in clinics as well as the Student Stores and Campus Health pharmacies offer no-appointment flu shots for students, faculty and staff.
Regional Zika Epidemiological Update
To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus disease, while five countries have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases.
July 2017 Laboratory Safety Winners
EHS appreciates the support for safe work environments on campus by the medal winners.
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.
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.
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 college and university teaching microbiology laboratories.
Heat Advisory
Employees should take special precautions to avoid heat-related illness in unusually hot weather when working outdoors or in unconditioned indoor environments.
June 2017 Laboratory Safety Winners
EHS appreciates the support for safe work environments on campus by the medal winners.
OWASA Distributes Annual Water Quality Report Card
OWASA continued to meet or surpass all Federal and State standards for drinking water quality in 2016.