Safety Tips

Emergency Shelters
The safety team and administration are committed to a safe UNI. Given the unpredictable weather of this time of the year, please review the emergency shelter location nearest you. To find a listing of emergency shelters/refuges click here.

Safety Focus: Electrical Cords
A common OSHA violation is the use of damaged or defective cord-plug connected electrical equipment in the workplace. In 29 CFR1910.303 (b)(1) OSHA states: "Electrical equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees." Read More...

Fire Safety & Procedures
Your safety depends upon you. Help elminiate fire hazards. Familiarize yourself with the UNI fire safety procedure regarding fire alarms, building evacuations, and view other fire safety tips. Read More...

Tornados
Familiarize yourself with UNI hazardous weather procedures. Study what to do in the event of a tornado, determine the difference between a warning and a watch. View the location of emergency shelters in all campus buildings Read More...

Electrical Safety
View safety tips regarding space heaters, power strips, and electrical cords/extension cords. Read More...