The Black Warrior River is one of the many special features of choosing the University of Alabama and EHS needs your help in protecting it. WHAT: Campus Clean Up WHEN: 3/28/26 TIME: 1:00 PM WHERE: Manderson Landing Register by QR or by email at wjdiltz@ua.edu

The @UofAlabama campus is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. #StayWeatherAware

Congratulations to the EHS Employee of the Month, B.J. Diltz! B.J., the EHS Environmental Safety Manager, consistently works alongside his technicians in the field, providing hands-on guidance and direct support. Thank you for all you do to keep us safe, B.J.!

🚦Traffic lights on Paul W. Bryant Dr. at Wallace Wade Ave. are flashing 🟡. TDOT has been notified and are on the way to repair the lights. Please use caution if driving in this area.

⚠️ An accident has been reported on Jefferson Ave. on the @UofAlabama campus. UAPD are on the scene. Use Bryce Lawn Dr or Hackberry Ln as alternate routes.

Congratulations to the EHS Employee of the Month, Todd Hester! Todd joined EHS in 2025 as the University Laboratory Safety Assistant Manager and has already made a huge impact with his problem-solving skills and his dedication to enriching the campus safety culture.

A clean space is a safe space! Consider scheduling frequent lab clean-out days - at least quarterly. Inspections help to keep the lab space clean and pristine and establishing an internal inspections program improves the lab safety culture.

EHS inspects all fume hoods on campus annually. Signs of a fume hood functioning improperly should be reported to EHS. If a fume hood alarm sounds or you feel that the exhaust is not working correctly: •Contact EHS immediately •Do not mute an alarm •Do not continue working

Before starting any work in the lab know the locations of the nearest: 🚿Safety Shower 👁️Emergency Eyewash 💧Drench Hose Lab safety starts with a safe attitude. Even simply knowing the locations of safety equipment can make all the difference in an emergency situation.

For day 2 of Lab Safety Awareness Week we’re spotlighting best practices for storing flammable chemicals. Store flammable chemicals in flammable cabinets or explosion proof fridges. Store in compatible containers in good condition.

Help is always just a click away! EHS Lab Safety is available year round to answer your questions and address your concerns. Contact us with either (or both!) on our website or by calling 205-348-5905. Link 🔗 in bio

🧑‍🔬 Join us for Lab Safety Awareness Week 2/9/26 - 2/13/26. We’ll be posting quick tips daily to teach you the best ways to stay safe in the lab.

Safety first! Executive Director for EHS at the University of Alabama, Darren Moss, had the opportunity to speak to several elementary school classes about the importance of fire safety.

Congratulations to our EHS Employee of the Month, Adam Nix! Adam’s areas of specialty, Fire Protection Engineering Technology for Special Hazard Systems & Lightning Protection Master Installer, keep every person who sets foot on campus safe. Thank you for all you do, Adam!

Happy Holidays and ROLL TIDE!

If you’re looking for me…I’ve been buried somewhere under a pile of holiday cards. Yes, I finished them. Happy Holidays & #RollTide!

EHS couldn’t miss celebrating 20 years of Capstone Village! Hope you asked Santa for another 20 years of beautiful partnership between EHS & Capstone Village while there!

Thanksgiving has more than 3X the daily average for home cooking fires. Stay safe with these pro tips from the NFPA: • Stay in the kitchen while cooking • Check on your turkey often • Keep turkey fryers away from structures • Keep kids 3 ft from the stove • Test smoke alarms

Congratulations to Sam Bryant, EHS Employee of the Month! Despite being a recent addition to EHS in 2025, Sam has already made himself an invaluable asset as the EHS Radiation Safety Technician. A true team player, Sam is always willing to lend a helping hand & a smile to all.

Off to a head-start on feasts and thankfulness at EHS. Some things we’re thankful for: •The University of Alabama •Our coworkers •The coworkers who may be secret chefs •A caring culture •Dessert