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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is dedicated to ongoing learning to better support campus safety. In February, staff completed cross-training to strengthen team knowledge and improve responses to various safety situations, focusing on fume hood performance testing and football EHS procedures.

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

Celebrate Heart Month with EHS! We will be hosting a table in the Student Union on the main floor on February 24th from 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm. We will have games, giveaways, and heart facts!

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 2025. The summary will remain posted through April 30, 2026.

Be Sure To Wear: Outdoor Activities: Driving: Home: Please visit the Emergency Management Office’s website for more information regarding UNC Charlotte Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness.

Happy Holidays from EHS! The holiday season is here and the joy of this season leads many to decorate their homes and offices, as well as traveling to see loved ones. We want to provide our Charlotte family with a few safety tips to keep in mind while celebrating this holiday season.

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 […]