Birmingham and UAB storm drain labeling update
Published Date: Sep 12
The UAB Department of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and the city of Birmingham have collaborated on a project to label storm water drains on the UAB Academic and Medical Campuses. The project aims to protect the receiving water bodies from pollution and to elevate environmental compliance and awareness at UAB. The storm water drain inlets are to be labeled with markers that discourage the public from illegally dumping chemicals and trash into storm water drains (picture below). These markers are unique to UAB.
The first phase of this project has been completed, and a team of OH&S and City of Birmingham employees have labeled thirty storm water drains around campus that have been identified as high and medium dumping risks. The team will start working on labeling the rest of the medium dumping risk drains this month as a part of the project's second phase.
You can always play a part in improving the quality of the environment at UAB and the city of Birmingham by using proper methods to dispose of chemicals, trash, and cigarette butts. If you witness illegal dumping of chemicals, please notify OH&S.
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The UAB Department of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and the city of Birmingham have collaborated on a project to label storm water drains on the UAB Academic and Medical Campuses. The project aims to protect the receiving water bodies from pollution and to elevate environmental compliance and awareness at UAB. The storm water drain inlets are to be labeled with markers that discourage the public from illegally dumping chemicals and trash into storm water drains (picture below). These markers are unique to UAB.The first phase of this project has been completed, and a team of OH&S and City of Birmingham employees have labeled thirty storm water drains around campus that have been identified as high and medium dumping risks. The team will start working on labeling the rest of the medium dumping risk drains this month as a part of the project's second phase.
You can always play a part in improving the quality of the environment at UAB and the city of Birmingham by using proper methods to dispose of chemicals, trash, and cigarette butts. If you witness illegal dumping of chemicals, please notify OH&S.
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Campus Safety announces new process regarding food trucks on campus
Published Date: Aug 21
The increase in popularity and variety of food trucks in Birmingham means more options for students and employees. When these food trucks are invited onto campus, there is now one extra step to ensure the food trucks operate within established safety practices.
“Traditional restaurants that set up shop on campus are inspected by the Health Department, and permits are issued and updated on an annual basis,” said Rob Emmons, Environmental Health & Safety Campus Safety Manager. “However, while the food trucks go through an inspection with the Health Department, we don’t see those results. So, we have a process to ensure the safety of our campus community.”
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“Traditional restaurants that set up shop on campus are inspected by the Health Department, and permits are issued and updated on an annual basis,” said Rob Emmons, Environmental Health & Safety Campus Safety Manager. “However, while the food trucks go through an inspection with the Health Department, we don’t see those results. So, we have a process to ensure the safety of our campus community.”
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Celebrate Safely this Holiday Season
Published Date: Dec 11
Entertaining and celebrating with family and friends is what the holiday season is all about.
This year, take some time to learn about potential fire hazards related to Christmas trees, cooking, candles, decorations, electrical cords, and heating devices.
Keep your holiday parties safe with these U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) tips:
Find more holiday and fire safety information on the USFA Holiday Safety page.
This year, take some time to learn about potential fire hazards related to Christmas trees, cooking, candles, decorations, electrical cords, and heating devices.
Keep your holiday parties safe with these U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) tips:
- Test your smoke alarms and tell your guests about your home fire escape plan.
- Fill the tree stand with water every day.
- Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
- Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
- Stay in the kitchen when cooking at high temperatures like frying, grilling or broiling.
- Ask people who smoke to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them, so young children do not touch them.
- Keep doorways and exit paths clear of furniture and decorations.
Find more holiday and fire safety information on the USFA Holiday Safety page.