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KU EHS October Safety Tip: Avoiding Distractions while Driving with Pets
If your pet is loose in the car, they might do something unpredictable or extra adorable — and that can be a big problem. When “you see someone in the driver’s seat with a small dog on their lap, that is obviously such a big distraction and such a big risk factor for causing a crash,” said Molly Racette, a veterinarian and professor of emergency and critical care at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
KU EHS September Safety Tip: FEMA National Praparedness Month
National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and held annually in September, is a good reminder that natural and man-made disasters can strike at any time. It's important to have a planned response when you're at work, on vacation or on the road.
KU-EHS August Safety Tip: Back to School Safety Reminders
Keeping all students safe is the primary concern for everyone, but there are special steps for parents of younger kids and those going to school for the first time:
KU-EHS Releases 2024 Water Quality Report
KU LAWRENCE CAMPUS -- The Department of Environment, Health & Safety (KU-EHS) has announced that they have released a new report detailing water quality results on Lawrence campus for calendar year 2024. This report is generated from data collected by KU-EHS staff and reported on a periodic basis to the KU-campus community and general public.