Environmental Health & Safety

We all rely on electricity to perform our jobs, and rarely give it a second thought until the power goes out. Fortunately, thanks to decades of safety improvements, working around electricity can be a safe endeavor; however, in some cases, our own creativity can produce unsafe conditions.

Did you know 69% of all electrical fatalities involved non-electrical occupations?*

Here are a few tips to remember regarding electrical safety on campus:

• Know when to say when. If you feel unsafe performing a job, say something
• Be aware of potential electrical hazards in the workplace. Avoid electrical rooms and other potentially hazardous areas
• All electrical work should be completed by qualified workers with proper training
• GFCI protection should be installed where electricity and water may come in contact
• 5 sources accounted for 92% of all electrical fatalities
  • Overhead power lines
  • Unexpected contact with electricity
  • Working on energized parts
  • Ground faults
  • Damaged wiring

*Source: PDF: Workplace Safety:Avoid Common Electrical Hazards

Prohibited Items

For the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and guests, the following items are prohibited from use in any campus building:

Prohibited Electrical Items

Panel Fire Icon

Space Heater

Plug Icon

Daisy-Chained Electrical Cords

Bicycle Icon

E-Bike, E-Scooter, E-Board, etc.

Other Resources

PDF: Extension Cord Safety Tips

PDF: How To Spot Battery Problems

PDF: How To Store & Charge Batteries

PDF: Importance Of Proper Recycling