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Incidents and Lessons Learned

  • Secure all cylinders during transport and storage

    Cylinder safety

    May 17, 2019

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

  • Secure your space

    Everything to lose

    April 8, 2019

    Why securing shared space is everyone's responsibility.

  • Clutter: ugly to look at and dangerous too

    The Cost of Clutter

    March 1, 2019

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

  • The Cost of Clutter

    March 1, 2019

  • Old chemicals

    Happier New Year

    January 18, 2019

    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!

  • Improvised ladder

    November 30, 2018

    An item stored out of reach, a stack of pails, and harried grad student. What could go wrong?

  • Allergies in the workplace

    November 30, 2018

    A graduate student develops allergies on the job. Find out how this could have been prevented.

  • Wear proper footwear

    Dashing through the snow

    November 30, 2018

    This winter season, slow down! Avoid slipping, falling, and having the kind of Christmas break that no one wants.

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