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Stay safe in research labs by following these 6 steps
Big things come from UAB research — but the best work takes place when researchers work with UAB’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety and adhere to best practices for lab safety.
Don’t make it easy for a thief: 5 ways to protect your personal propertyWorried that expensive piece of tech or favorite jacket might be stolen? Follow these tips to reduce the risk, and alert UAB Police if someone in a public area is behaving suspiciously.
Use this easy checklist to prepare for severe weatherUAB has several resources that, when coupled with personal initiatives, can help keep you safe during bad weather.
7 ways to protect your home from fire this holiday seasonThe holiday season is called the most wonderful time of the year — but it also can be one of the most dangerous. Learn the best ways to protect yourself, your home and your family from fires during the holidays.
Dead battery? Flat tire? UAB can fix that — for freeUAB Transportation’s Motorist Assistance Roadside Service program, known as MARS, provides great service to help you resolve for car trouble such as a dead battery, a flat tire, an empty gas tank or locked-in car keys fast and for free when you are on campus.
3 ways to stay safer after darkGoing out alone after dark can be nerve-wracking for some, but it doesn't have to be — especially when UAB has multiple resources to help keep you safe.
13 UAB-specific terms you need to know during the COVID-19 pandemicHeard it before but still have questions? Refresh your memory or clarify your understanding of the UAB-specific terminologies, methods and strategies working together to keep Blazers safe and UAB open during the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Meet 3 students encouraging Blazers to stay safe, compliant during pandemicUAB’s campus safety specialists are engaging with students, faculty and staff to boost compliance with health and safety precautions through education and accountability.
Don’t let distractions drive you off the roadCampus construction is affecting traffic flow and commute routes, so before you crank the car, remember these four things that increase the likelihood you’ll arrive safely to your destinations this summer.
4 things to know about HealthcheckCompleting this daily survey could be among the healthiest habits you develop all year — for yourself and the entire campus.
See how UAB is transforming classroom spaces to allow for social distancingClick through a slideshow below to see how University Hall classrooms and lecture halls, like those in other buildings, have been adapted to keep Blazers safe and reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
Incident Command Committee using data to help promote campus safetyFind out how the committee brings together campus leaders to monitor the effectiveness of UAB’s entry plan and look for trends and patterns that indicate additional support may be needed.
Learn how masking negatively affects those with hearing loss — and how you can helpFace coverings can prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they also pose a barrier for people with hearing loss who rely on lip-reading to communicate. These simple tips can help you communicate more effectively with deaf or hearing-impaired peers.
How can UAB test 200,000 college students for COVID-19 in four weeks?Pathology department leaders explain pooled testing and other innovations behind the largest higher-education testing initiative in the nation.
Buildings get ‘distancing makeovers’ as they prep for return of staff, studentsSee how colleagues are getting ready and ask: Is my area all set? Download signs, learn best practices for self-installing and order customized signs on the new uab.edu/uabunited site.
Everything you need to know about masking before returning to campusAs Blazers return to campus to begin the fall semester, wearing face masks will be required to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. But there’s more to masking than slipping the straps behind your ears — keeping it clean, handling it correctly and wearing it properly and are all crucial in ensuring your mask protects both you and others.
Employees and students must comply with COVID-19 precautions, can report non-complianceUAB has started its phased, gradual re-entry to campus, and leadership wants to be clear that COVID-19 safety precautions are required and will be enforced.
These 5 habits can make public transportation safer during COVID-19Blazer Express bus routes crisscross the campus, and many employees rely on the buses to take them to work. UAB Transportation has implemented a strict cleaning regimen to help ensure the safety of its buses and vans and riders; however, taking public transit without precautions can introduce new risks for exposure to coronavirus.
4 easy steps to stay safe as a pedestrian during a pandemicBeing outside is an easy way to stay active and relieve stress — as long as you make safe choices while taking walks.
Follow these expert guidelines to ensure you’re covering up correctlyWearing appropriate personal protective gear is a simple, yet effective way to do your part to help stop the spread of coronavirus — but only when you do it properly and hygienically, say medical experts.
UA System appoints task force to provide the safest campuses in AmericaUAB health experts to develop a plan for the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff on all campuses.
Is your home cyber-secure? Protect your data when working remotelyFollow these easy tips to double check your home networks, devices and accounts to protect yourself from hackers and risks of compromised information.
Use this easy checklist to prepare for severe weatherUAB has several resources that, when coupled with personal initiatives, can help keep you safe during bad weather.
Doctors provide updates on prep for COVID-19Emergency Medicine's Christopher Greene, M.D., and Infectious Diseases Director Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., share the latest on the new coronavirus, precautions in the ED and updates on therapeutics to prevent and treat the illness in this video. Read about campus plans and responses on the UAB Updates tab at uab.edu/coronavirus.
6 ways to reduce your risk of assault, abductionUAB Criminal Investigations Division Captain Amy Schreiner and Stacy Moak, Ph.D., professor of social work, offer insights into the simplest ways to stay safe while on campus and around Birmingham — from safety whistles to self-defense classes.
Stay safe using digital payments with these 4 tipsDigital payments may total in the billions, but along with safety there is fraud in numbers. Gary Warner, director of research in computer forensics, suggests ways to keep your money safe from scammers.
Request a Safety Escort, Blaze Ride instantly using new appUAB employees and students can now request transportation from UAB Safety Escort and Blaze Ride using TapRide by DoubleMap, available for download on iOS and Android devices.
Help put your mind at ease with these 4 resourcesWinter can be a discouraging time. During short days, long nights and freezing temperatures, it’s easy to choose staying home over braving cold temperatures or let exercise routines lapse in favor of curling up under a blanket. Learn about resources UAB offers for coping with seasonal affective disorder and other mental health issues.
4 ways to protect your home and office from the fluFlu will take its toll on your health, but you can fight the virus by stopping the spread of germs. Use these tips to help protect you, your family and your colleagues.
A $60 kit could help Stop the Bleed, save a lifeJust one bleeding-control kit could make all the difference in the event of a mass shooting, explosion or car accident, trauma surgeons say. Learn to use a kit and buy them for your unit or donate kits to the Division of Acute Care Surgery to provide more training at UAB and in the community.
6 ways to prepare for fire emergenciesWhen working in high-rise buildings filled with electrical and combustible items and large equipment, fire preparedness can be key.
Annual campus security and fire safety report is onlineThe 2019 report, available at uab.edu/police or in a downloadable PDF, follows the guidelines mandated by the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Stay safe in research labs by following these 6 stepsBig things come from UAB research — but the best work takes place when researchers work with UAB’s Department of Occupational Health and Safety and adhere to best practices for lab safety.
6 ways to reduce hidden hazards of tailgatingUnderstanding different types of bacteria, ways they’re transmitted and plans to keep your food safe is key to enjoying your tailgate and keeping guests healthy.
Do you cross this intersection daily? Then here is the study for youA UAB-designed app warns distracted pedestrians before they step into the road. Researchers need 400-plus people to enroll in their NIH-funded study to test its effectiveness. Participants will receive $50 to compensate for their time — and could help save lives.
Dead car battery while on campus? UAB can fix that — for freeUAB Transportation’s Motorist Assistance Roadside Service program, known as MARS, provides out-of-this-world service to help you resolve the issue fast and for free.
Don’t let distractions drive you off the roadCampus construction is affecting traffic flow and commute routes, so before you crank the car, remember these four things that increase the likelihood you’ll arrive safely to your destinations this summer.
New building-security measures expand to 6 more buildingsUAB’s building-safety plan has expanded to include the Alumni House, Hansell/Hulsey Center and the 822, Bevill Biomedical Sciences, Cudworth and Facilities Administration buildings.
For some, there’s no place like homeOn this sprawling urban campus, employees and students need to understand homelessness and learn to interact with homeless individuals in ways that are safe and respectful for both.
4 simple ways to stay safe cycling around campusBefore you hop on that bike to commute to work or head across campus, make sure you, your bicycle and your knowledge of the road are ready.