Category: Safety Awareness News
Biosafety and Biosecurity: Critical Freezers and Refrigerators
EHS is focused on a biosafety and biosecurity initiative to identify all buildings/rooms where critical freezers and refrigerators are located.
National Safety Month 2018: Driving
(The information below is provided by the National Safety Council.) We all believe ourselves to be safe drivers, yet up to 94 percent of motor vehicle crashes involve human error. Follow these tips to help stay safe on the roads. … Read more
National Safety Month 2018: Special Offers
Be sure to take advantage of these special offers taking place in June.
Heat Alert!
With temperatures expected in the high 90°s and heat indexes nearing 100° throughout this week (June 18 – 24), UNC Environment, Health and Safety would like to remind you to take special precautions to avoid heat‐related illness in unusually hot … Read more
National Safety Month 2018: Falls
(The information below is provided by the National Safety Council.) We may not consider slipping at home or tripping on the sidewalk to be serious risks, but they can be deadly. Falls are the third leading cause of unintentional-injury-related deaths for … Read more
National Safety Month 2018: Wellness
(The information below is provided by the National Safety Council.) We ask a lot of ourselves each day, and over time this can put a strain on our own wellness. Try these tips to help improve your wellness at every stage … Read more
Shop Safety Fair: June 19
In support of National Safety Month, EHS, in collaboration with Facilities Services Safety Committee and Energy Services Safety Committee, is hosting a shop safety fair on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Safety Month 2018: Emergency Preparedness
(The information below is provided by the National Safety Council.) Emergency situations can happen at any time, making it crucial that you are prepared for the unexpected long before it happens. Plan for Possible Emergencies Research and prepare for natural … Read more
June is Safety Awareness Month
Safety Awareness Month: 2018 BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is committed to serving and protecting our communities, families, individuals, and visitors by ensuring our state is one of … Read more