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As the colder months approach, space heaters become a popular way to keep your office warm and cozy.  However, space heaters can only be used under the following conditions.  1.       It is impossible to maintain a suitable indoor working environment temperature between (68° F – 76° F) as documented by the HVAC personnel or other qualified person.  […]

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5th – 11th. Every year Environmental Health and Safety, along with the F.A.S.T. organization, takes this opportunity to reinforce the importance of fire safety and prevention by having a mock dorm room burn! This event will be on Monday, October 6th in the front fields of campus on field […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Environmental Health and Safety will be hosting an Earth Day event to celebrate Earth Day. This event will be on Tuesday, April 22nd from 12:30 PM- 2:00 PM in front of the Student Union. This event will be for students and faculty/staff. Come celebrate and plant your own seeds into a personal flower plot!

The Environmental Health & Safety Office is pleased to release the 2024 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: 2024 Environmental Health & Safety Annual Report

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 Annual Environmental Health & Safety Compliance training has been assigned to all faculty, staff, and student employees, who are paid by the university. The State Fire Marshal requires that the Building Emergency Evacuation and Fire Safety and Prevention training courses be taken each year. These trainings take, on average, 15 – 30 minutes to […]