Incidents and Lessons Learned

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Incident Lessons Learned: E‑Scooter Safety

November 29, 2024

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Incident Lessons Learned: Unidentified Personnel

What to do if you see unfamiliar faces in workspaces.

October 4, 2024

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Incident Lessons Learned: Incident Reporting

Reporting incidents, including injuries, near misses and anything related to U of A activities, is critical to establishing trends and preventing similar incidents.

August 15, 2024

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Traffic Safety

Controls such as barricades protect workers and bystanders.

June 7, 2024

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Environmental Releases

Everyone has a responsibility to report spills and other environmental releases.

May 9, 2024

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Ladder Near Miss

Building a Culture of Care includes following safety best practices and stopping unsafe actions.

April 19, 2024

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Ethanol Fire

Have an emergency response plan when working with an open flame or flammable substance.

February 28, 2024

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Electrical Incidents

For work involving electrical systems, seek help from qualified professionals.

January 18, 2024

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Slip on Ice

This winter, prevent slips and falls due to icy conditions.

November 24, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Elevator Incidents

Several incidents involving elevators highlight the need to report malfunctioning equipment immediately.

October 27, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Verbal Harassment

Verbal harassment is harmful and can have long-lasting effects. Learn what you can do to intervene and offer meaningful support.

October 13, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Theft and Security

Secure your space to prevent property loss and to protect yourself and others in your workplace.

September 15, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned: Gas Line Fire

A lab technician was heating glass using a natural gas and oxygen fueled hand torch. A flashback occurred and the torch extinguished, but the oxygen supply line caught fire.

August 22, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned Needlestick Injury

Injury in the lab triggers review of sharps usage.

July 20, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned Contact with Poisonous Plant

Exposure to poisonous plant prompts improvements to hazard assessment.

June 23, 2023

Employees

Incident Lessons Learned Slip on Stairs

Reporting hazardous conditions helps to advance a Culture of Care.

May 25, 2023

Research

Incident Lessons Learned Faulty Wash Bottle

After noticing a potentially hazardous equipment defect, an employee takes action.

April 28, 2023

Research, Health And Wellness

Eye contact with Class 3B laser beam

March 28, 2022

Health And Wellness, Research

Routine injection ends in toxic exposure

Working with highly toxic substances? Do a hazard assessment and plan for emergencies.

November 19, 2021

Health And Wellness, Research

Lithium-ion batteries overheat

A near-miss in the Katz Building underscores the hazards of lithium-ion batteries.

November 19, 2021

Research, Health And Wellness

The consequences of chemical mismanagement

Disposal of expired peroxide-formers is hazardous and costly; learn what's involved so you can plan to prevent it.

September 27, 2021

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Health And Wellness, Research

Hazardous waste disposal: The perils of pickup

Help to prevent injury to waste handlers by inspecting, packaging, and preparing your hazardous waste properly.

July 13, 2021

News

Cylinder safety

A U of A worker narrowly averts disaster when transporting a cylinder of nitrogen gas.

May 17, 2019

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Everything to lose

Why securing shared space is everyone's responsibility.

April 8, 2019

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The Cost of Clutter

Is it time for come spring cleaning? Find out why clutter can be hazardous to you and your coworkers.

March 1, 2019

News

In 2018, U of A staff and students reported nearly 1000 incidents involving injuries, illness, property loss, and near-miss conditions. Find out what we learned from 2018 and what you can do to reduce risk in 2019!

January 18, 2019