Author: Paige Diane Pittman

Learn How to Navigate Slippery Surfaces According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips and falls resulted in 885 workplace fatalities in 2023. These incidents are often preventable: slips occur when there's not enough traction between footwear and the...

Protecting Your Most Important Tools: Your Hands Hand injuries are among the most common workplace incidents. While many are minor, such as cuts and scrapes, others can be far more serious, including burns or even amputations. Taking time to understand...

First Report of Injury (FROI) or Near Miss If you experience an incident or near miss, please notify your supervisor within 24 hours. Timely reporting ensures that any needed medical care or workers compensation is not delayed. More importantly, it...

Precautions and Actions to Take During cooler temperatures throughout the year, bats are more likely to seek shelter in warm locations, such as residential and academic spaces on campus. Bats and other wild animals may carry infections or diseases such...

Proper Procedures for Decontamination Emergency showers and eyewash stations serve the same purpose- to help workers quickly flush away hazardous substances, including corrosive chemicals, acids and airborne contaminants like dust that can cause injury. Safety Shower Procedures: If exposure occurs,...

PPE Guidelines for a Safer Workday Many work and research environments involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, equipment or physical risks. To stay safe, it's essential to understand potential hazards and use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). Across various departments,...

Preparing for Severe Weather Staying weather aware is essential to maintaining a safe workplace. Whether it's extreme heat, heavy rain or severe weather alerts, being informed and prepared helps protect employees, equipment and daily operations. Lightning There is no safe...

Proper Glassware and Sharps Disposal Sharps injuries pose a significant occupational risk, particularly for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Such injuries are a primary route for the workplace transmission of serious infections, including hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human...

Stay Safe, Stay Powered: Essential Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace Here are 10 electrical safety hazards t o keep an eye on in the workplace: Overloaded circuits Faulty wiring Exposed electrical parts Improper grounding Damaged insulation Contact with live...

Preventing Falls: Essential Ladder Safety Tips for the Workplace Falls from ladders are a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. The tips below are to ensure proper use and your safety. Inspect all ladders before and after use Look...