Back safety ifnormation and training is available from the Risk Management Department at 656-3242. The development of micropipettors and other machines which make it possible to run many multiple processes at the same time have placed lab workers for repetitive motion injuries. Plan your work carefully to protect yourself from this. Driver training Driver safety training is required to drive a UVM vehicle, whether it is owned or rented. Accidents involving UVM vehicles must be reported to the Risk Management as soon as possible.
Many people have concerns about the quality of their workplace environment.
Strange odors, exhaust fumes, and unusual health symptoms associated with a UVM workplace should be reported to the Environmental Safety Facility at 656-5400 for investigation. First report of injury Worker's compensation insurance pays for doctor's bills and time off from work-related illnesses or injuries. Any workplace injury or illness should be reported to your supervisor so that they can complete a First Report of Injury form to be sent to the Risk Management Department. If you're not sure, call 6-5400 first. Any liquid, powder, dust or gas should not go in regular trash without hazard determination first To dispose of a hazardous waste, call the Environmental Safety Facility at 6-5400.