At Notre Dame, our safety teams don't just wait for emergencies; we actively prepare for them. On Monday, July 13, our Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety (formerly Risk Management and Safety) teams led a full-scale haz…
Watch Your Step: Stay mindful during surface transitions (e.g., wet sidewalks to tile) and avoid phone distractions while walking. Report "Slips & Trips" without Falls: If you stumble, report the hazard. Your feedback helps the University t…
Wellness at Notre Dame is about more than avoiding injury; it’s about maintaining the energy and mindset to support our mission. Holistic health integrates physical, mental, and emotional well-being into our daily safety routines. Strategie…
Mandatory training isn’t just about checking a box. It’s about strengthening our ability to respond when it matters most. The Council of Operational Learning (COOL) develops university-wide training to ensure all employees share a common un…
In observance of Risk Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting the critical work of the University’s Risk Management team, specifically within Lab Safety. Meet Amanda Snyder, the leader of the Laboratory Safety Program. Amanda ensures the safety
Author: Risk Management and Safety Complacency impacts workplaces and employees in varying degrees, often manifesting as a false sense of security that results in decreased awareness of one's environment. Even if you believe you are unaffec…
At the request of University President Rev. John Jenkins, C.S.C., a University working group comprised of students, faculty, and staff was convened to review on-campus PEV policies and protocols and make a recommendation about our policy on…
Author: Jenna Liberto, Director of Internal Communications Everyone is in a position to be a leader when it comes to safety. That’s regardless of role, rank or experience. And personal accountability when it comes to safety doesn’t just imp…
Author: Risk Management and Safety July's Word to the Wise winner is Aviva Wulfsohn. Aviva is the Administrative coordinator at Harper Cancer Research Institute. New puzzle comes out the first Tuesday of every month! Play today for a chance…
Author: Risk Management and Safety The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area for the next several days. The combination of hot temps and high humidity create a situation in which heat-related illnesses are possibl…
Author: Risk Management and Safety Safety Data Sheets (SDS, formerly Materials Safety Data Sheets or MSDS) are key to identifying the hazards of a particular chemical or mix of chemicals. They contain vital information such as the appropria…
Author: Risk Management and Safety May's Word to the Wise winner is Joseph Caudle. Joseph is an App Development Professional in Enterprise Applications in the Office of Information Technology (OIT). New puzzle comes out the first Tuesday of…