Welcome to our Health and Safety Moments page. Here you'll find resources to share with your departments about safety on campus and at home.

If you're looking for Health and Safety Moments to bring to your monthly departmental meeting or to post in the staff room, you'll find our calendar here that lists Health and Safety Moments by themes.

If you'd just like to choose your own Health and Safety Moment, below is a list of what's available.

January

• Ice safety
• Stretches for the Back, Side and Legs
• Near miss reporting
• Non-routine work

February

• Travel Tips
• Healthy Meals in a Hurry
• Distracted Driving
• Air exchanger maintenance

March

• Compressed Air Safety
• Clothes Dryer safety
• Your Health and Daylight Savings Time (DST)
• Visual Inspection of your Vehicle

April

May

June

• Heat Stress

July

August

September

October

November

December

 

Fire prevention

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode. Read more about lithium-ion battery safety. 

Solar eclipse

Newfoundland and Labrador will be in the path of a solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely or partially covers the sun. This is a fascinating spectacle, but it is very important to guard against temporary or permanent damage to the eyes. Read more...