Week 2: Workplace Impairment NIOSH: The opioid crisis is taking a devastating toll on parts of the U.S. workforce. High rates of opioid overdose deaths have occurred in industries with high injury rates and physically demanding working conditions such as construction, mining, and fishing. Workplaces have the opportunity to play a critical role in improving the […]
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Each June, we celebrate National Safety Month. While we all know safety is important year-round, this month we work to highlight efforts to prevent injury and death, from the workplace to anyplace. We are highlighting research and prevention efforts in the four themed areas for each week of the month: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs); workplace impairment; injury […]
Does your department have a first aid kit? Please let the Office of Safety know if your department has a first aid kit(s). Send an email to: UND.safety@UND.edu with the department information and location(s) of the kit(s). The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe and effective living, learning, and […]
Attached below is the May 24 Safety Spotlight. Please be sure to explore our 4 recent additions to our team and how they can help assist you in the blog. Below are some personal tidbits on them, be sure to welcome them to UND. I have also provided an introduction to the rest of the […]
4 Steps to Set Up Your Workstation Whether you are a new employee or at a new workstation there are four ergonomic points to keep in mind. Follow these easy steps to help set up your computer workstation. Step 1: Chair Push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair. Adjust […]
April Safety Awareness Topics: Spring Fever Safety Awareness Warming Weather Hydration Night Work & Sleep Management Defensive Driving Reminders Basic Ergonomic Tips Springtime safety factors include: Change of Season adjustment Distractions are more prevalent. Longer days are generally more fatiguing. We are adjusting our Sleep/Wake cycle and Circadian Rhythms Recreational & Home Projects take up […]