Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about the future of Title IX, the nation’s sex discrimination policy, on Sept. 7. While the U is concerned about the direction of her remarks, it will not elicit any immediate changes.
Read MoreThe University of Utah values an inclusive campus and wants all in its community to feel welcome here.
Read MoreTo better protect Utah fans, the University of Utah is moving to clear bags at athletic events.
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 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 MoreHOLIDAY DECORATIONS TREES Natural cut trees are not permitted by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Artificial trees are permitted in areas that do not block exits, exit signs or other emergency equipment Artificial trees must be flame resistant or flame retardant. Electrical wiring used on artificial trees shall be UL listed. LIGHTS Decorative lights must […]
Read MoreBLOODBORNE PATHOGENS — NON-LABORATORY EMPLOYEES [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Bloodborne pathogens are disease-inducing microorganisms which can be transmitted through human blood and other body fluids. Anyone whose job responsibilities require them to work with human blood or other possibly infectious material must comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. Some of the requirements include […]
Read MoreMINDFULNESS: BEING PRESENT IMPACTS HEALTH AND SAFETY AT THE U [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] A recent uptick in on the job injuries prompts EHS to recommend a thoughtful approach to safety at work. Research results reported in the Harvard Business Review, the Journal of Abnormal Psychology and the Psychological Bulletin show that “poor attention […]
Read MoreAs winter approaches prepare for snow and ice covered sidewalks and parking lots, walk safely around campus.
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