Author: Paige Diane Pittman

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...

Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart Ways to Keep your Heart Healthy Lower blood cholesterol Lower high blood pressure Aim for a healthy weight Manage diabetes Eat a healthy diet Get or stay active for 30-60 min per day Quit...

Improving Safety HSI provides web-based training tailored to specific needs for the university, including required OSHA safety courses. HSI also offers tracking and reporting for multiple courses on lab safety, employee and building safety. Many departments across campus have established...

Benefit from Improving Your Health Making the right choices for health and well-being can be challenging. People often think about wellness in terms of physical health, nutrition, exercise, weight management, etc., but it is so much more. Here are some...

Stay Safe This Winter With These Tips Winter Driving Tips Make sure your windows are clear of snow and ice. Leave early and take it slow. Reduce your speed, especially on bridges, which may freeze before the road does. Increase...

First Report of Injury (FROI) or Near Miss Injuries can happen, it's part of being human. If you experience an incident or a near miss, please report it to your supervisor within 24 hours. Failing to do so could delay...

Staying Aware and Taking Action The weather can change quickly! Don't get caught in the rain Check forecast updates Know where to take shelter Stay weather prepared Make sure to sign up for PurdueALERT to receive text messages. The Office...