Grainger Safety
DRS Safety Videos
The Division of Research Safety is continuously working to provide our groups up-to-date training and resources.
We would like to highlight this commitment to safety and encourage you to view their latest video resources.
A few of their new videos include:
How to Safely and Effectively Use Gloves as PPE
Laser Alignment Safety
How to Test Peroxide Formers
Create and Edit Your DRS Profile
Safety Policy Statement
The Grainger College of Engineering (GCOE) is dedicated to protecting the environment, health and safety for all those who work or visit the college, and our community.
GCOE pledges to:
- Create a safe and healthy workplace.
- Maintain respect for the environment.
- Respect and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and university environmental, health and safety requirements.
GCOE supports and follows the edicts expounded in the Campus Administrative Manual’s Environmental Health and Safety directive, which includes the responsibility for safety at each level of the organization – dean/director/head, principal investigator/investigator/supervisor and student/employee/visitor.
To help us meet our safety responsibilities, I have charged the GCOE Office of Safety to act as a resource for research and occupational safety and to liaise with university safety and security resources and external regulatory bodies, as appropriate.
By working together with a shared goal of safety and security, we can achieve a safe and healthy work environment for all those who work, study and visit The Grainger College of Engineering.
Rashid Bashir, Dean
Electrical Safety Month
Electricity is present (in some form) in every work area on campus and presents unique risks relative to other hazards. The invisible nature of electrical current makes locating and assessing hazards difficult, but with some guidance and implementation of good work practices, risk of injury and/or damage from electricity can be greatly reduced.
DRS' Electrical Safety in the Research Laboratory is a great place to start for information.
For more in depth resources please take DRS' electrical safety training series.
Electrical Safety: Fundamentals
Electrical Safety: Risk Assessment
Electrical Safety: Recommended Practices
Additional resources related to electrical safety for home, school, and workplace, as well as, information on emerging technology can be found on the Electrical Safety Foundation International (EFSI) website.
Proper Lab Attire
Are you dressed for the weather outside or for your work in the lab?
Appropriate lab attire provides basic protection against skin exposure and is a critical part of required PPE.
Wear pants that cover the entire leg (capris are not acceptable). Note: skirts may be worn, but they must be ankle-length.
Wear close-toed shoes that cover the area of the skin between the shoe and ankle (loafers or ballet-flats that expose the top of the foot are not allowed).
Read more about PPE and appropriate lab clothing on DRS' website
Help yourself stay healthy while working
You spend a lot of time during the day working, so here are a few simple tips to help keep you comfortable and focused:
• Set up your office or work area for optimal posture and ergonomic comfort.
• Schedule regular breaks to stretch and move.
• Computer users can help prevent eye strain by frequently looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
• Keep a work-life balance.
• Stick to a daily routine.
• Eat a healthy balanced diet.
• Stay hydrated with plenty of water.
• Reduce stress by practicing mindfulness.
• Maintain personal connections.
For more information check out some of our university resources below:
Ergonomics
Work-life Balance
Mental Health & Wellness