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The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office understands with the cooler months, some offices may become uncomfortable. In order to have a space heater in an area, you will need the following authorization: For more information, contact EHS at ehsoffice@charrlote.com or 704-687-1111.  Resources:   Space Heater Fact Sheet

During our recent Dorm Burn demonstration, the Environmental Health & Safety Office was able to welcome UNC Charlotte Alumni, Greg Smith, back to campus. Smith graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology. Upon graduating, Smith joined the City of Charlotte Fire Department as a member of Recruit Class 127 and […]

September is Fire Safety Awareness month! The Environmental Health and Safety Office serves the campus community by ensuring that all fire alarms are working properly, building evacuation plans are accessible, and fire drills are routinely given to ensure the safety of all faculty, staff, students, and guests. If you have questions about maximum occupancy, would […]

We frequently overlook workplace safety hazards. Repetitive motion is one of the leading causes of occupational injury at UNC Charlotte. These motions generally occur in the work environment while using a computer workstation. Ergonomics is the practice of fitting the job to the individual, which can help prevent work-related musculoskeletal repetitive motion injuries. The following […]

Are you a student interested in gaining experience with the administration of compliance programs that ensure institutional compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and providing regulatory consultation, safety assessments, injury incident investigations, inspections, health surveillance, exposure sampling, limited equipment testing, and training services to help maintain a safe campus working environment? Our office […]

With summer comes fireworks. The National Safety Council (NSC) advises that fireworks in public displays be conducted by professionals. According to the NSC, “Fireworks start an average of 19,000 fires each year.” Here are some helpful tips from the National Safety Council to ensure a fun but safe time: If not handled properly, sparklers can […]

Summertime is quickly approaching, and May is Heat Stress Awareness Month. Environmental Health & Safety would like to keep the Charlotte campus community aware of Heat Stress warning signs. Extended exposure to heat and high humidity can lead to heat related illness and injury. We encourage the campus community to stay hydrated, take a break […]

Slip, trip and fall incidences are some of the leading causes of occupational injuries at UNC Charlotte. It is very important that you, as an employee, remain aware of your surroundings. The following guidance provides general awareness about contributing factors and tips to prevent these type accidents in the workplace. Resources

The Environmental Health & Safety Office is pleased to release the 2023 Environmental Health & Safety Annual Report. This report serves as a mechanism for summarizing EHS activities, designed to support campus operations while ensuring regulatory compliance. Resources: 2023 Environmental Health & Safety Annual Report

The Environmental Health and Safety Office maintains the Annual Summary of Employee Injuries and Illnesses. The OSHA Form 300A lists a summary of recordable cases for UNC Charlotte employees for calendar year 2023. The summary will remain posted from February 1,2024 through April 30, 2024.