UNC Environment, Health and Safety

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.

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.

We’re officially challenging @TheSavBananas @TXTailgaters @thedancingump to the Campus Safety dance. 🚨💃🏻🕺 You’ve got moves, but do you have S-A-F-E-T-Y? #BananaBall #SafetyDance #SafetyFirst instagram.com/reel/DW9CIbhDo…

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. ❤️

🎉 Lab Safety Awareness Week Giveaway Winners! 🧪 Tue: Cameron Taylor (1200 | A: 1173) Wed: Becky Sanchez (855 | A: 858) Thu: Sarah Parker (427 | A: 994 ) Fri: Mac McNamee (800 | A: 1784) Congrats to our winners & THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Lab Safety Week! 🔬👏

🧪 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/labweekregistr…

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.

Winter weather is headed our way, @UNC! ❄️ Icy, snowy, and wet conditions can increase the risk of slips and falls—but a little awareness goes a long way. Keep these simple safety tips in mind to help stay upright and injury-free this winter. 👣🧊go.unc.edu/wintersliptrip…

What does it take to keep a @uncfootball event safe? 🏈 Go behind the scenes with us as @uncpolice @unc_ehs and EMP prepare for the Nov. 8, 2025, Military Appreciation Day game against Stanford. 🎬 go.unc.edu/CampusSafetyGa…

Thanks to everyone and our community partners for their participation in @HousingCarolina Safetoberfest! To learn more about our services to the Carolina community, visit ehs.unc.edu.