Current Safety Topics – Page 2 – Environmental Health & Safety

Tip #2 to stay healthy: Don’t touch your face

03/05/202002/24/2020 by Rosenzweig, Elizabeth

People touch their faces around 23 times every hour. Your hands touch so many objects throughout the day (think doorknobs and spare change), it is safe to assume there is something on them that you don’t want in your body. Your face contains many mucous membranes (eyes, ears, mouth, and nose) and those are nice … Read more

Tip #1 to stay healthy: Wash your hands

03/05/202002/21/2020 by Rosenzweig, Elizabeth

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Wash your hands often Before, during, and after food prep Before eating Before and after caring for someone who is sick After using the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching garbage Follow these 5 steps every … Read more

Regional Emergency Information

08/15/201907/25/2019 by Rosenzweig, Elizabeth

ALERT Spokane is a program designed to notify people about emergencies in the greater Spokane Area. Sign up to receive a message or phone call if there is an emergency near your home. Messages are sent for events that could affect the safety, property, or welfare of the community.

Respirators and Facial Hair

08/15/201911/08/2018 by Rosenzweig, Elizabeth

It’s November, which means some people are participating in No-Shave November to raise cancer awareness. Raising awareness of cancer is great! However, people who wear respirators are told to be free of facial hair to ensure their respirators seal properly. This could cause a dilemma for our respirator wearers. To help with this problem, the … Read more

Use of N95 Face Masks when the Air Quality is Poor

05/30/202408/20/2018 by Early, Jacquelyn

8/20/2018 – The air quality for Spokane County is currently in the “hazardous” category, which means that the entire population could be affected with respiratory problems when outside. People are advised to remain inside. If you must go outside, an N95 face mask (sometimes called a dust mask) can be used to help filter some of the particles … Read more

Air Quality Index

08/15/201908/16/2018 by Rosenzweig, Elizabeth

Regional forest fires are causing a haze in the air. To tell if it is safe to spend time outside, consult an Air Quality Index (AQI).