environmental health and safety News Archive
![Southwood Lands - Bike](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Southwood-Lands-Bike-150x150.jpg)
When outdoors, be alert for ticks
June 6, 2022 —
7 steps you can take to protect yourself, including a a self-check after outdoor activities
![Little work has been done to understand young people’s willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Above: a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Youth-Vaccination-150x150.jpg)
HVAC at UM
July 27, 2021 —
Well-functioning HVAC systems support overall COVID-19 safety protocols
![The Administration building in summer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/admin-outside-leafy-trees-150x150.jpg)
Human Resources
Working at home – how to set up your workstation
July 24, 2020 —
There are a number of resources available to help, including remote ergonomic assessments available through the environmental health & safety office.
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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Meet your Safety Superheroes: Caroline Gebel, Safety Coordinator
August 9, 2019 —
Meet Caroline Gebel, the Safety Coordinator in Environmental Health and Safety.
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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Meet your Safety Superheroes: William Grierson, Laboratory Safety Technologist
August 9, 2019 —
Meet William Grierson, the Laboratory Safety Technologist & Assistant Radiation Safety Officer in Environmental Health and Safety.
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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Meet your Safety Superheroes: Vanessa Pinto, Biological Safety Specialist
August 1, 2019 —
Spillin' the Safe-Tea: Meet Vanessa Pinto, the Biological Safety Specialist at the University of Manitoba
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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Meet your Safety Superheroes: Matt Henselwood, Safety Officer
July 24, 2019 —
Learn more about the Safety Officer at the University of Manitoba
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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Meet your Safety Superheroes: Joey Bellino, Occupational Hygiene Coordinator
July 16, 2019 —
Meet Joey Bellino, Occupational Hygiene Coordinator in Environmental Health and Safety.
![Alison Yarmill is a Radiation Safety Officer with the Environmental Health and Safety Office](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A.-Yarmill-150x150.jpg)
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Meet your Safety Superheroes: Alison Yarmill, Radiation Safety Officer
July 10, 2019 —
Spillin' the Safe-Tea: Meet Alison Yarmill, Radiaton Safety Officer at the University of Manitoba
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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Environmental Health and Safety Bulletin: Dry Drain Traps and Odours
July 9, 2019 —
Environmental Health and Safety Bulletin: Dry Drain Traps and Odours