The 2024 Impact Report highlights the department’s work and accomplishments over the past year.

Throughout March, OWASA will temporarily use chlorine instead of chloramines to disinfect our drinking water.

Join Chemical Safety and Biological Safety in celebrating Laboratory Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 10–14, with interactive events in partnership with Fisher Scientific.

EHS has updated its automated external defibrillators program, transitioning from a self-reporting system to a standardized, campus-wide initiative that centralizes oversight.

During icy, snowy or generally wet conditions, the incidence of injuries due to slips and falls increases.

Along with other UNC-Chapel Hill departments, Campus Safety staff have assisted in the response to those areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The industrial hygienist makes Carolina safer and used that expertise to help another university recover from Hurricane Helene.

Over 1,040 individuals received flu and COVID vaccinations at the pop-up clinic sites – an increase from the 905 vaccinated during the 2023 season.

Rain and leaves can cause slippery conditions, leading to an increase in the incidence of injuries due to slips and falls.

EHS Chemical Hygiene Officer Amanda Chung, along with other participants of the American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Health and Safety Peer-Led Workshop series, were recognized for their contributions to education and lab safety at the 2024 ACS conference.