The National Fire Protection Agency estimates that fires resulting from space heaters account for 84% of civilian deaths, 75% of civilian injuries, and 52% of direct property damage.
Stay Warm and Safe!
Current Safety Topics
See Something, Say Something
Call 911 in the event of an emergency! Then call EH&S at 509.359.6496.
Eastern has a limited amount of time to report certain injuries to the state.
Driving in a Winter Wonderland
As the temperatures drop and frost covers our windshields, it’s a good time to think about safe winter driving. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “Over 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy or icy pavement annually.”
It’s Dark Outside
Winter is coming and it’s getting dark earlier. Plan ahead to stay safe on campus and around town.
You Should Sleep More!
Sleep is important for mental and physical health. The CDC recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep a night.
Missing out on sleep can cause a number of health problems
Fire Extinguisher and AED Training
Fall is cozy sweaters and pumpkins, for Environmental Health and Safety it is also Fire Extinguisher Training time. Washington State law says that all employees who have access to fire extinguishers are required to receive annual training on their use.
