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Plan Ahead for Winter Travel

Whether you are traveling a great distance from home to campus or simply commuting, remember to plan ahead during the winter.

Allow extra time for traffic delays. Remember, rushing in snowy or icy conditions can lead to accidents, so give yourself a cushion of time.

image of a person with though bubble thinking about planning ahead for winter travel and including more timeYou may need extra time for:

  • warming your car
  • deicing windows and headlights
  • traffic delays

For more information

For more information on Winter Driving Safety please visit the National Safety Council’s information site on winter driving safety.

Start the Year on the Right Foot

As we enter a new year, we hope for the best. We make strides towards a better self and better community. Sometimes it is the simplest of strides across our walking and workings surfaces that we can improve.

With winter weather many of our surfaces become just a bit more treacherous. Slips, trips, and falls are still the most common type of accident in the workplace. This month join us in sharing messages about how best to traverse our spaces. Fundamentally, this will mean being more aware of our travel needs, reporting and avoiding unsafe conditions, as well as some best practices.

For more information through the month visit this blog or follow us on Facebook. We also share our media through our Campus Communicators network so you may find our posting on digital signs or other outlets.

If you would like to make a special request please contact James Cantu jcantu@utk.edu.

Stay Safe at the Table this Holiday Season

As we prepare for holiday meals, Environmental Health and Safety reminds the campus community to stay safe at the table.
Graphic that shows a cornucopia and lists food safety considerations

Please consider the following tips

  • Wash your hands frequently when handling food.
  • Keep raw meat away from fresh produce.
  • Use separate cutting boards, dishes, and utensils for uncooked and cooked meats.
  • Use a food thermometer to ensure meat is cooked to a safe temperature.
  • Refrigerate hot or cold leftovers within two hours of being served.
  • Leftovers are safe for 3-4 days when properly refrigerated.

For additional information on cooking safety please visit foodsafety.gov

https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/food-safety-tips-holidays

Remember, that safety begins between the ears and please make safety a part of your holiday!

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