INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONCERN: ODORS If you experience strange or unusual odors that are not extremely strong or acutely irritating, complete the Indoor Environmental Quality Concern form by clicking here. If the odor is strong or acutely irritating and causing symptoms such as burning, watering eyes, running noise, coughing, etc., leave the area immediately and […]
Read MoreFree fitness classes at the Eccles Student Life Center.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? PEAK CAN HELP Are you planning to improve your health and fitness in 2017? Let PEAK help you succeed. Our services can help with many of the most common resolutions. Fitness resolutions: Get fit – move more – gain strength – practice yoga – run a 5K – have […]
Read MoreFIRE ALARMS Fires are a concern year-round, including the winter months. When fire alarms sound in a university building, all occupants must evacuate. You need to be familiar with the sound of the fire alarm and the locations of pull stations in buildings you frequent. Learn how to operate these pull stations and do not […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] REASONS PEOPLE CALL POISON CONTROL OVER THE HOLIDAYS With the winter finally upon us and holiday celebrations just around the corner, it can be easy to overindulge. If you or a loved one has indulged in something they shouldn’t, call the Poison Control Hotline. Their staff of trained professionals is available 24/7 […]
Read MoreCOMMITMENT TO SAFETY With the New Year upon us, the University of Utah would like all supervisors and employee to recommit to the prevention of job-related injuries. For a department meeting, may we suggest, using the New Employee Safety Orientation PowerPoint located here, to reinforce this commitment to safety at the University. For other topics […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] HOLIDAY SEASON FITNESS The holiday season gives us many opportunities to celebrate with food and drink, but may sabotage your workout routine. Since you’ll probably consume greater-than-usual amounts of calories, its important to seek opportunities for physical activity. Whether you’re traveling for the holiday or just affected by the icy weather, you […]
Read MoreEmergency Response Guides The new Emergency Response Guides have arrived. You may contact the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) or the University Police to have them delivered. These guides provide detailed information on what to do and who to contact in the event of an emergency.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg” ] ALCOHOL AND MELANOMA: A NEW LINK New research from the American Association for Cancer Research has added melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—to the list of cancers correlated to alcohol use. More specifically, consumption of white wine has been found to correlate with the occurrence of melanoma in white males and […]
Read MoreLABORATORY CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS Legacy items left in laboratories, such as chemicals or equipment, can increase costs while delaying new occupant remodeling projects and startup operations. To forestall such situations investigators vacating University of Utah facilities or relocating within the U system are responsible for leaving laboratories in a state suitable for re-occupancy or renovation. The […]
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