Incident Lessons Learned: Theft and Security
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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.
Incident Lessons Learned Needlestick Injury
Injury in the lab triggers review of sharps usage.
Incident Lessons Learned Contact with Poisonous Plant
Exposure to poisonous plant prompts improvements to hazard assessment.
Incident Lessons Learned Slip on Stairs
Reporting hazardous conditions helps to advance a Culture of Care.
HRHSE named Canadian HR Reporter 2023 Innovative HR Team
Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment has been recognized as a 2023 Innovative HR Team for A Culture of Care: University of Alberta’s Safety Action Plan.
Incident Lessons Learned Faulty Wash Bottle
After noticing a potentially hazardous equipment defect, an employee takes action.
Wild Animals and Zoonotic Pathogens
Animals may carry microbes that can cause disease in humans.
Changes to the OHS Code
Updates include changes related to first aid kits, working in confined spaces, and other work-related hazards.
February 28 is Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day
Repetition of common movements can cause long-term problems.
Field Research Info Sessions 2023
Registration is now open!
From Round-Up to Stand Down: Lessons Learned
This year, Health, Safety and Environment launched two major initiatives to boost health and safety across our campuses.
New resource for biocontainment level 2 labs
New guidelines aim to simplify federal requirements
Who’s who at HSE: Sobia Ikram
Introducing Sobia Ikram, MPH student and intern with Health, Safety and Environment.
Use of radiation equipment and Class 3B and 4 lasers requires authorization
Donated laboratory equipment comes with regulatory and financial risks.
Who’s who at HSE: Luke Price
Meet Luke Price, the U of A's Hazardous Materials Advisor.
Working with regulated materials?
Report use and storage of federally regulated substances by Jan 28, 2022.
Get rid of your dangerous chemicals, safely
Working with high-hazard chemicals?