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KU EHS March Safety Tip: Severe Weather Safety Week, March 2-6
Kansas experiences a wide variety of summertime severe weather, including: tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. Residents are encouraged to use this week to review their severe weather safety plans. Practice what you would do as if the event was REAL.
KU EHS February Safety Tip: Bloodborne Pathogens
You may be thinking, “This isn’t a health care facility, why should I care?” The fact of the matter is, you should care because exposure to bloodborne pathogens can happen at any time with potentially devastating consequences.
KU EHS January Safety Tip: Sprains and Strains
When employees adapt awkward postures to perform their work, the result can be a high number of sprains and strains. Today, we’re going to focus on some simple strategies to prevent these types of injuries.
KU EHS December Safety Tip: Preventing Overexertion Push Injuries on the Job
Plan Before You Move. Train your workers to use their brains before they use their muscles. Have them consider the type of material they’re moving as well as the size, shape, and weight of the object(s). Only after considering factors like the size of the object and if it’s slippery or slick should they employ their own strength and energy. By thinking ahead,