UNC Environment, Health and Safety
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Supporting students, staff and faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill by providing comprehensive environmental, health and safety services.
Joined September 2020
RT @NWSRaleigh: A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11 AM until 7 PM for all of central NC. While the heat won't be quite as intense as….
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RT @AlertCarolina: !AlertCarolina! Informational- Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Central NC 10am 6/24 - 8pm 6/25. High temp will….
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Stay safe in the heat! ☀️ Hydrate, stay cool, dress light, and limit outdoor activity. Check on others & know heat illness signs. Learn more by visiting
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RT @unc_ready: NOAA forecasts an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30):.🌀60% chance above-normal.🌀13–19 named storms….
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Join us and #FischerScientific for a lab safety event tomorrow 4/3 in MHRC, Lower Atrium from 10 am - 12 pm. We'll be covering essential practices like proper use of PPE, safe handling of burners and sharps, and general lab safety.
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🌿 FREE Battle Grove Sunset Wildlife Tour! 🌿.📅 Wed, 3/26, 5-6PM.📍 Meet: Battle Grove (Coker Arboretum sidewalk).Explore the area, discover local wildlife & enjoy rock painting! Co-hosted with @SustainableUNC, SEEDS at UNC-Chapel Hill & The Avian Society at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Beginning March 1, OWASA will temporarily alter its drinking water treatment process in accordance with state recommendations. This change will last throughout the month of March. Learn more about the changes
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THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Laboratory Safety Awareness Week! Your commitment to safety keeps our research spaces thriving. Special shoutout to #FisherScientific for their support & to our Chemical Safety & Biological Safety teams for organizing the events. #LSAW2025
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This Valentine’s Day, show your lab some love by learning Bunsen burner & sharps safety. Join us & #FisherScientific for a hands-on session to keep your lab accident-free! #LSAW2025. 📅 Fri., Feb. 14 | ⏰ 10 AM–Noon | 📍 Genome Sciences Pavilion
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RT @AlertCarolina: !AlertCarolina! Informational- Maintenance on Alert Carolina is occurring on Friday (02/14/25). No action is required. h….
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Join us and #FisherScientific for an interactive session on Goggles, Safety Glasses & Gloves. 🧪Learn the importance of eye & hand protection in the lab! 👓🧤 . 📅 Wed., Feb. 12 | ⏰ 1–3 PM | 📍 Genetic Medicine, 1st Floor Lobby. 🔗 More #LSAW2025 events:
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Do you know which lab coat is right for your work? 🤔 Join Chemical Safety, Biological Safety & #FisherScientific for a hands-on demo of lab coats & gloves! 🧤🔬.📅 Tues., Feb. 11 | ⏰ 1–3 PM | 📍 Caudill Labs, 2nd Floor Lobby. More #LSAW2025 events: 🔗
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🔬 Kick off Laboratory Safety Awareness Week with Chemical Safety, Biological Safety and #FisherScientific! .🧤 Today’s focus: Head, Face & Hand Protection—stay safe in the lab!.📅 Feb. 10 | ⏰ 10 AM–Noon | 📍 MHRC Atrium. More events happening this week
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Over the past year, EHS Fire Safety has expanded AED access across campus and streamlined oversight to enhance availability, placement and inspections. Learn how these updates are making campus safer. ❤️🩹
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This week, employees working outdoors may face dangerously cold temperatures with single-digit wind chills. Learn how to stay safe in extreme weather. 🥶
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RT @AlertCarolina: !AlertCarolina! Adverse Conditions: Critical - University moving to Condition 2 at 3:30 pm today, Jan. 10. More Info: ht….
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With a winter weather mix approaching, the risk of slips and falls increases. Stay safe by watching for icy patches, using handrails, and walking carefully on wet or snowy surfaces. Learn more to plan ahead and stay prepared! 🔗
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Rain and leaves can cause slippery conditions, leading to an increase in injuries due to slips and falls. Many of these injuries can be mitigated by following basic safety measures. 🍁. Follow these tips to prevent fall-weather related injuries:
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