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Thank you to everyone who came out to the annual Dorm Room Burn. There were over 14 vendors who provided the campus community with awesome fire safety information. We cannot wait to have this event again next year.  Just in case you missed it, here are some fire safety tips you can use inside of […]

As part of the Environmental Health & Safety office’s continued mission of campus safety, EHS made numerous strategic improvements to a total of twenty-eight (28) elevated loading docks and trash dumpster locations across campus. With input from campus partners and building liaisons, a team from EHS and Facilities Management repaired and upgraded campus loading docks […]

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), in partnership with the Fire And Safety Technologists (F.A.S.T.) organization, is excited to host our annual Mock Dorm Room Burn on Wednesday, October 7, from 11:45 AM–2:00 PM at the Hauser Alumni Pavilion. This event is a opportunity to connect with the campus, engage with the many resources Charlotte has to offer, and learn valuable fire-safety […]

The semester is starting soon and what better way to welcome everyone back to campus than with our annual Welcome Back Niners event! Our event will be over three days at various locations. Come by our table and pick up some great new swag and some campus safety information! Check out the dates, time, and […]

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 […]

Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed June 2026 a Safety Awareness month in North Carolina! Environmental Health and Safety takes pride in ensuring the safety of our campus community. This month EHS is promoting workplace and event safety. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to utilize the services offered by our office to provide a safe […]

The N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) has honored UNC Charlotte with its second consecutive Silver Award, recognizing the University’s exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health. The Silver Award is presented to organizations that achieve zero workplace fatalities and maintain exceptionally low rates of cases involving days away from work. Presented by North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke […]

The Environmental Health & Safety Office is pleased to release the 2025 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: 2025 Environmental Health & Safety Annual Report

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 […]

Join Environmental Health and Safety for a recycling event to celebrate Earth Day. During this event you will receive a FREE reusable collapsible cup, reusable shopping bag, and more! Location: Student Union Lobby Date: Tuesday, April 21 2026 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM