Author: Kim Richards
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Healthy Habits to Help Protect Against Flu
Excerpted from https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year. Flu vaccinations can be obtained from the local pharmacies. Most health insurances cover the cost for flu vaccination. In addition to the flu shot, healthy habits like staying home when you are…
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Can You Hear What I Hear?
Author: Carol Wilkins-Hall, Associate Director, Industrial Hygiene Manager, EHSO Protecting Your Hearing for a Healthier Future Have you ever caught yourself saying “What?” more times than you’d like to admit? Or noticed that you’re turning up the volume just a little higher than everyone else in the room? If you answered yes, you’re not alone.…
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Step by Step: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls on Campus
Author: Tiffany Dothard, Assistant Director, EHSO Slips, trips, and falls can lead to serious injuries such as sprains, fractures, back injuries, and even traumatic brain injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they are leading cause of all accidental deaths in the workplace, second only to motor vehicle accidents. With such a wide-ranging and…
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Breathe Easy: What You Should Know About Indoor Air Quality at Our University
Author: Carol Wilkins-Hall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) plays a vital role in your comfort, concentration, and overall health while working or studying on campus. Poor air quality can lead to symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or respiratory irritation. These issues are often preventable when identified early. While most buildings on campus maintain good air quality,…
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Electrical Safety at Emory: Ensuring a Safe Workplace
Authors: Nicole Campbell and Antwoine Giles Electrical hazards, such as blocked electrical panels and disconnects, damaged power cords, and improper use of extension cords, can lead to serious injuries, fires, and property damage. By adhering to safety regulations and implementing best practices, we can significantly reduce these risks. This article provides essential guidelines and safety…
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Beat The Heat: Preventing Heat Injuries at Emory
Author: Carol Wilkins-Hall, Associate Director (EHSO) As summer temperatures rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases for Emory University faculty, students, and staff. Whether you are working outdoors or in an indoor environment having temperatures in excess of 80°F, it is crucial to recognize the signs of heat stress and take preventive measures to stay…
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Hierarchy of Controls
Emory has a commitment to its faculty, staff, and students to keep them safe while conducting research. A “Hierarchy of Controls” is used to minimize employee exposure to hazards. The control methods at the top are perceived as more protective than those at the bottom. Eliminating the hazard is the most effective control method, however…
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Emergency Preparedness
Now that campus has returned to in person activities, investing the time to learn how to protect yourself and others when there is an emergency contributes to your personal safety, the community’s safety, and to community resilience. September is National Preparedness Month, scheduled each fall in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities…
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Sharps Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 62% – 88% of sharps injuries can be prevented simply by using safer medical devices. Researchers should always consider how to safely handle sharps and identify procedures and/or scenarios when a sharps injury could occur. By identifying when a sharps injury can occur, planned activities can be evaluated, reducing the likelihood of a sharps-related injury. What is the…
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Welcome Fall Semester
Fall semester is here and we would like to welcome back the Emory community returning to campus. The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) is here to work with you to help keep Emory safe. With the new school year ahead of us, be sure to review the following resources: Emory Forward website – provides current COVID-19 information for the Emory community including the COVID-19 Visitor Policy. EHSO Research Safety Building Liaisons – see who the…