WORK INCIDENTS AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES The University of Utah invests a substantial sum of resources into its employee’s safety including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, guidance documents for working with hazardous materials safely, safety training and medical facilities to treat injuries. If you have an incident at work, you must go to an Occupational Medical […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] THE NEW BATTLE AGAINST ADDICTION Generally, Utahns are a happy bunch of folks. It’s not uncommon to find a Utah city ranked on national polls measuring happiness and healthy living among local communities. But Utah also holds the dubious honor of ranking seventh in cases of opioid drug overdose. That’s why doctors […]
Read MoreLADDER SAFETY: DOS AND DON’TS If you are new to working with ladders or if you have worked with them for years, please follow the dos and don’ts of ladder safety. DO…use the right ladder for the job. Ladder classification and capacity should be clearly labeled on the side rung of the ladder. DON’T…use step […]
Read MoreLADDER SAFETY: INSPECTING LADDERS Inspect ladders carefully. All ladders must be inspected periodically by a competent person, and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. Including dropping the ladder or if it falls. Inspect ladders before each use, any defective and/or damaged ladders must either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] TOP 5 REASONS TO START STRENGTH TRAINING Here are 5 smart reasons to include strength training in your life. 1. You’ll sleep better People who are regularly physically active report the best sleep and weightlifting is no exception. Researchers have found that resistance training reduced the number of times the study participants […]
Read MoreLADDER SAFETY: SELECTING THE CORRECT LADDER FOR THE JOB There are many types of ladders, ranging from simple wooden job-built ladders to specialty ladders used for specific jobs. Ladders may be made of timber, aluminum or fiberglass. There are three main types of ladders used in the construction industry: Extension Step Multipurpose Keep the following […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] improve your running form By Laura LaMarche, DPT Training for a marathon or half marathon can put a lot of strain on your body. But there are things you can do to improve your form and reduce the impacts. Watch Your Pace Believe it or not running at too slow of a pace […]
Read MoreSLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Slips, trips and falls can happen anywhere inside or outdoors regardless of the job you work in. Some of the issues that can lead to employees, students and visitors being exposed to these issues included: · Distracted walking (listening, playing or talking on devices) · Uneven floors · Poor housekeeping (spills […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Have an Idea to Improve Wellness at the University of Utah? The University of Utah Health Sciences’ Office of Wellness & Integrative Health is excited to announce a new wellness grant program. Grant funding up to $1,000 is available for projects that enhance and promote wellness among our campus community. Students, faculty […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Top 5 Things You Should Know About Your Protein Intake Protein promotes satiety (keeping your full) throughout the day and helps to maintain and build lean body tissue. Consuming mainly protein is not the key to weight loss, without adequate energy from carbohydrates and fat, proteins will be used for energy. Make […]
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