In 2025, we worked to strengthen safety, health, and environmental stewardship across Carolina. See how our team is making an impact and supporting the campus community: go.unc.edu/impactreport25.
Severe storms are possible today across central NC from late afternoon through the evening. Damaging wind gusts are possible. In addition, dangerously hot weather continues today, with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. A heat advisory is in effect for all of central NC. #ncwx
ALT Severe storms are possible today across central NC from late afternoon through the evening. Damaging wind gusts are possible. In addition,
dangerously hot weather continues today, with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. A heat advisory is in effect for all of central NC.
The June Campus Safety Bulletin is here! 🌪️ Learn how to prepare for hurricane season, get details on SafetyFest and National Safety Month, and explore career opportunities with @UNCPolice .
📖 Read: go.unc.edu/June2026
📬 Subscribe: go.unc.edu/subscribeCSB
🚧 Join us for SafetyFest! Test your skills with fire extinguisher training, PPE challenges, hazard recognition games, and spill response activities while picking up practical safety tips for everyday life.
🔗 Learn more by visiting go.unc.edu/SafetyFest.
Orange County has proclaimed May 18-22 as Heat Awareness Week ☀️🔥
Extreme heat can cause serious illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Know the signs, stay hydrated, and take precautions to stay safe.
➡️ Learn more: go.unc.edu/heatstress.
We’re excited to host another cleanup for Earth Week! 🌎
🗓 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 1–2 PM
📍 Meet at the front of EHS to grab supplies (trash pickers, gloves, bags, and safety vests)
Email Stormwater Specialist Eleanor Lawrence at elelaw@unc.edu to RSVP.
Stop by the Total Wellbeing Expo and connect with UEOHC! Learn about preventive health, how to find a primary care provider, and ways to reduce eye strain from screen time. Pick up helpful resources and fun activities to give your eyes a break. 👀🧩
Starting March 2, UEOHC expanded its operating hours to improve access to care for @unc employees, particularly those working nontraditional, clinical and shift-based schedules. ⏰
🔗 Learn more about how UEOHC supports Carolina employees go.unc.edu/UEOHCnewhours
Join EHS Fire Safety & our OC partners for a statewide effort to train thousands in Hands-Only CPR! Stop by Woollen Gym or the Pit, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free training takes just minutes and teaches you how to recognize cardiac arrest and start chest compressions until help arrives. ❤️
🧪 Question of the Day 🧪
❓ How many water fountains are located on UNC-Chapel Hill main campus?
➡️ Submit your answer by visiting go.unc.edu/question4, and you could win the prize pin of the day from dOrbital Games! Prize entry open to UNC affiliates only. @cshematweets
🧪 Question of the Day 🧪
❓ How many laboratory inspections does UNC EHS perform a year?
➡️ Submit your answer by visiting go.unc.edu/question3, and you could win the prize pin of the day from dOrbital Games! Prize entry open to UNC affiliates only. #CSHEMA
🧪 Question of the Day 🧪
❓What are the total number of biosafety cabinets located in UNC’s main campus laboratories?
➡️ Submit your answer at go.unc.edu/question2, and you could win the prize pin of the day from dOrbital Games! Prize entry open to UNC affiliates only.
🧪 Question of the Day 🧪
❓ How many fume hoods does EHS check every year across UNC-Chapel Hill campuses?
➡️ Submit your answer by visiting go.unc.edu/question1, and you could win the prize pin of the day from dOrbital Games! Prize entry open to UNC affiliates only.
🎁 GIVEAWAY! Join Chemical Safety & Biological Safety for Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9–13. Starting Feb. 10, visit go.unc.edu/labsafetyweek26 each day for a lab safety question and a chance to win a prize pin (provided by dOrbital Games). The correct or closest response wins!
Join Chemical Safety and Biological Safety for Laboratory Safety Week, Feb. 9–13 🧪🔬
This annual event highlights lab safety successes and offers trainings and workshops to support a safe research environment.
Register and learn something new! go.unc.edu/labweekregistrati…
The University is actively monitoring expected winter weather conditions. Learn how you can get forecast updates, view the University’s operating status and take safety measures. go.unc.edu/jan22update
⚠️ Bad weather is headed our way and now is the time to prepare! Make a plan, gather supplies, and stay informed before conditions worsen.
👉 Find more tips to help you, your friends and family stay safe at go.unc.edu/wwpreparedness1.