Safety Messages
This page lists all issued safety messages.
Chemical label basics
Chemical labels use color and number codes to indicate minimal (zero) through severe (four) hazards to health (blue), fire (red), and reactivity (yellow). See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Top 10 OSHA Violations
Fall Protection once again leads the OSHA top 10 violation list, followed by Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ladders, Scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection Training Requirements, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment: Eye and Face Protection, and Machine Guarding. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Right Tool for the Job?
A good tool that is in disrepair is as good as a rock when it comes to safety and going home to your family. Be cognizant of the conditions and choose tools wisely for the uses. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Smoking and Your Health
Did you know that UD has been a tobacco free campus since 2014? And for good reason. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Quitting smoking is one of the single best things you can do to greatly improve your overall health. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Heat Stress
Temperatures in Newark are expected to reach the mid 90s this week. Therefore, we need to recognize the warning signs of heat stress – muscle cramps, fatigue, and confusion. More importantly, we need to take measures to avoid heat stress altogether by staying well hydrated and taking breaks as necessary. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Defensive Driving
Over twenty thousand students have just returned to UD for the fall semester. You know what that means…more skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic! Now more than ever, it is imperative that we remain alert and undistracted while driving on campus. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Injury Reporting
Here at UD, we are responsible to report all near misses, injuries, and incidents to our immediate supervisor. Oftentimes, however, many of these incidents, especially first-aid type injuries, are not reported. But do YOU understand why it is so important? See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Radio Communication on the Job
Communication is critical to the safety of everyone at a worksite. Radios play an important part here at UD to be able to communicate properly with one another. But are we using our radios properly? See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Laser Lab Entry Safety Precautions
Although it is important for those that enter any UD research lab to confirm with lab staff that there are no hazardous operations taking place that make entry into the lab unsafe, it is especially important in the case of high-power laser laboratories. Furthermore, no one may enter a high-power laser lab without a lab member escort. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Independence Day Safety Tips
As the 4th of July approaches, many Americans are looking forward to celebrating with friends and family. However, it’s important to keep safety in mind, especially when it comes to potentially dangerous activities. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.