SAFE FOOD-HANDLING GUIDELINES [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]The food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. However, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning.” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – […]
Read MorePaul Brooks, of the geology and geophysics department, has been named as the new program director of the Utah Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
Read MoreRESPIRATORY PROTECTION [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Recent poor air quality has focused attention on non-occupational respiratory protection usage. While certain types of respiratory protection can be effective in protecting individuals against the negative effects of poor air quality, there are a few factors to consider prior to using or purchasing. Respiratory protection can place an […]
Read MoreInversion season is here. Peruse this list of ideas for ways you can make an impact on Salt Lake’s air quality. Together, we can make a difference.
Read MoreThe Sustainability Office has put together a list of the ways the U is working to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Read MoreTake action: Join the Travelwise Challenge to drive less and help improve Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreU STAFF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT The University of Utah Staff Council is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for staff development scholarships for the Spring Semester 2016. Each scholarship is worth up to $500 and can be used towards the employee’s tuition bill. Scholarships can be used towards professional trainings, symposiums, conferences […]
Read MoreInterdisciplinary U team awarded $5.5 million for investigation of impact of air quality, other environmental exposures.
Read MoreA 2014-15 Honors Praxis Lab will be awarded with the Utah Medical Association’s Environmental Health Award on Sept. 18.
Read MoreAir Quality Task Force recommends strategies to reduce pollution.
Read MoreGraphic designer and U assistant professor Yvette Shen dove into the data surrounding Salt Lake’s air pollution problem and created an interactive visualization of changing air quality over 35 years. You’ll be surprised by what she found.
Read MoreAnnual event this year focuses on air quality as Utah debates public policy to curb air pollution.
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