Since the start of 2021, over 6,500 wildfires have ravaged several parts of California, consuming over 1.5 million acres of land and destroying over 2000 structures.
We are living in the present reality of ‘when’ as opposed to ‘if’ we will be affected by wildfire smoke.
Focusing on wellness has been one of the greatest gifts I have given myself and shared with others. In a world full of constant distractions and challenges, wellness gives me the opportunity to slow down, hit the rest button, and focus on the things that matter most. Wellness also drives my creativity, which is an important part of my work that brings me joy.
As we age, there are some important nutrients of concern to keep in mind to promote our bone health, digestive health, muscle mass and more. Learn more about these nutrients and find a new recipe to celebrate the foods of the fall season.
The recent update to Risk & Safety Solutions Profile 3 changed how labs update the personnel rosters and view trainings for the group.
View Training for Lab
Safety Services compiles a select list of training courses from the Learning Management System that can be viewed within RSS Profile. The current list of courses under Trainings is long and can be hard to navigate.
Using the “Advanced Search” option and the step-by-step instructions listed below will help:
Join us in congratulating EH&S' Suman Dhal on her recent completion of the Industrial Hygienist certification, issued by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing!
"Wellness to me, means a healthy state of contentment and to be in a state of equilibrium. Wellness is having the tools to turn negative situations into positive ones, to have the resources to grow and to pursue passions in life."
Summer is here and the sun is shining bright! Vitamin D, or the Sunshine Vitamin, is produced in your skin in response to sunlight. It is an important nutrient that promotes calcium absorption and can help support bone health, heart health, immune function, muscle function, including nervous system function.
"I was interested in doing more on campus and the notion of being a Wellness Ambassador resonated with me after learning more about the program. I like the holistic approach this program and the campus has taken to well-being."
Alzheimer’s Disease refers to a specific disease where neurons in the brain stop functioning properly, lose connections with other neurons, and die. With this progressive and irreversible degeneration, Alzheimer’s can cause dementia and eventually more severe symptoms. This disease tends to be more common among older adults, but it is not a normal part of aging!
Safety Services is hosting virtual activities and training weekly to keep you safe and healthy on and off campus.
Through interactive online presentations, resources and support, the following four weeks will help you prepare for a range of risks at the workplace and address challenges — ongoing and unprecedented — to your overall physical, mental and emotional health.
With summer quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare for the risks of heat exposure and to be aware of heat illness prevention. Heat illness training is required annually for supervisors and employees routinely exposed to higher temperatures.
Audrey is in the process of finishing her PhD program under Dr Gang-yu Liu in the department of Chemistry at UC Davis. In her new role, Audrey hopes she can help with repeated violation such as chemical compatibility.
Safety Services recognized for fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.
Safety Services was awarded a department recognition award at the Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity and Community at a ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 28. This award was created to honor those who have contributed to the development and well-being of our diverse and evolving community.
