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The Red Med Clinic provides non-emergent services for basic health care needs and acute illnesses.

JUMP TO: National emergency alert tests Potter Street closure and archaeological dig Free OSHA trainings and certifications Fall issue of Continuum magazine Metallurgical engineer awarded $440,000 for lithium-ion battery research Laura Kessler receives Fulbright Scholar Fellowship Professional Education offers certificates in legal professions Unauthorized vehicles on sidewalks Global Learning Across the Disciplines Grants Learning Abroad: […]

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan The University of Utah is committed to reducing the risks to individuals who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.  As such, Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety has developed a campus-wide Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan to complement the current facility-specific plans. These plans meet the requirements of the Occupational […]

Flu season can strike a workplace hard Things we can do to minimize the spread of influenza (flu) in our University work places: Take proper care of personal protective equipment, regularly replacing disposable PPE, and properly cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment. Wash your hands often: use soap under water and rub hands together vigorously for […]

CHEMICAL HYGIENE TRAINING All individuals who work with flammable, corrosive, toxic, oxidizing, air or water reactive chemicals in the research laboratory are required by OSHA Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) to complete Chemical Hygiene Training on an annual basis. Participants will gain an understanding of the key laboratory safety practices and procedures […]

Walking in winter conditions can be a challenge and this change of season is a good reminder to understand what to do in the case of a work place injury.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (BBP) In light of the recent report that hundreds of patients at a VA dental clinic may have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens (BBP), it is important to ensure that employees are aware of the need to practice universal precautions and receive annual training if they are potentially exposed to BBP as part […]

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