No images? Click here From Round-Up to Stand Down: Lessons LearnedThis year, Health, Safety and Environment launched two major initiatives to boost health and safety across our campuses. EventsThurs, August 25Building a Safety Culture Lunch & Learn Series: Session #7: Emergency PreparednessNewsSimple tips for incident reportingPolish up your reporting skills! Great incident reports help us to spot trends and address concerns quickly. Laser lab retrofit underwayNearly 30 U of A research groups applied to participate in the institutionally-funded program to update spaces with laser-rated curtains and window coverings. Practical guidance for CL-2 lab managersA new resource series aims to simplify federal requirements for work in level 2 spaces. Working in extreme heat?It's sizzling out there! Learn what it takes to work safely in hot conditions. HBBFE exposure on the job?Know what to do in case of human blood or other body fluid exposure (HBBFE) at work. Severe storm season: there's an app for thatAre you working outdoors or traveling for work? Monitor the temperature, river levels, and even lightning activity in your area. New Field Research Office DirectorWelcome to Dr. Erin Bayne, who starts a three-year term as the Field Research Office director on July 1. HSE Management SystemTrain, explain, maintainElement 3 of the HSEMS requires workers to be trained & competent before starting work. In short:
Safety Shout-OutNotice safety leadership, best practices, or a stand-out moment that deserves recognition? We want to know! We'll send them a note of thanks and use this section to share their actions with others. "Mystery waste" leads to safety improvementsUpon discovering improperly labeled chemical waste in a fume hood, a PI correctly did the following:
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Policy & procedureThe following policy documents have undergone friendly edits to reflect revisions to OHS Act: This Safety and Health Week, HSE "popped up" in five locations across the U of A and led a Safety Stroll across North Campus. See you next year! |