Author: Paige Diane Pittman

Overall Wellness

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...
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Winter Preparedness

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...
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Incident Reporting

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...
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Preparing for Emergencies

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...
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Distracted Driving

Look Alive, Stay Alive Did you know? The average time it takes to send or read a text is just 5 seconds. At even moderate speeds this is more than enough time to swerve, veer or not see the person...
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Reduce Your Risk; Dress for the Occasion PPE is essential to upholding personal safety at Purdue. Wearing correct PPE reduces your exposure to occupational hazards such as noise, falling objects, dust and hazardous chemicals. PPE may include gloves, goggles, hearing...
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National Safety Month

EHS: Eliminate Hazardous Situations According to the National Safety Council (NSC), this week focuses on "identifying risks and taking proactive safety measures to reduce hazard exposure." If you are ever unsure on how to handle ANY safety situation, please contact...
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Heat Stress

Prevent Heat Stress - Do Not Get Overheated Plan and Prevent If you are not used to hot work conditions, gradually build up to heavy work Use the coolest parts of the day for the most intense work Monitor weather...
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Canned Fuel Sources

Disposal Requirements for Chafing Fuel Cans What is Chafing Fuel? Chafing fuel consists of small cans of fuel used as a heat source to keep food warm in chafing dishes, typically at catered events or buffets. These fuels are designed...
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Empty Containers

Safe Disposal of Chemical Containers Improper disposal of chemical containers can pose serious safety risks to anyone working around or handling trash receptacles. Even small amounts of residual chemicals can create hazards if containers are not properly cleaned and prepared...
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