Hydration: The Importance of Water

Water is critical in maintaining bodily functions and overall health. 60% of body weight is water. See FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

First Report of Occupational Injury or Disease

UD has a protocol for occupational injuries/incidents and near misses that begins with a first report. Reporting parties are asked to take initial appropriate actions and perform a root cause analysis alongside EHS. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Lightning Safety

Working outside during a storm can be dangerous. How well do you know the dangers of lightning? See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Job Site Fire Safety

When working on campus, whether it’s inside a building or out on the grounds, always be aware of the potential hazards that may exist at your job location. Fire safety is one of our major concerns. Although EHS manages the Fire Prevention & Protection Programs, it is the responsibility of every employee to know how to prevent fires, and what response is expected should a fire occur.

Job Site Fire Safety

When working on campus, whether it’s inside a building or out on the grounds, always be aware ofthe potential hazards that may exist at your job location. Fire safety is one of our major concerns. Although EHS does a great job with the Fire Prevention & Protection Programs, it is the responsibility of every employee to know how to prevent fires, and what response is expected should a fire occur. Please see the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and a list of all previous Weekly Safety Messages issued this year.