Office of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety

Summer Heat: Water. Rest. Shade.

Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions, see how you can stay safe.

Grilling: Follow Food Safety Guidelines

More Than Half of Americans Say They Are Cooking Outdoors Year Round, see how you can stay safe.

Drowning: It Can Happen in an Instant

On average about nine people die from drowning every day in the United States, see how you can stay safe.

Lightning: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

Lightning strikes the Earth more than 8 million times per day, see how you can stay safe.

At the University of Northern Iowa safety is more than just a requirement, it’s a commitment. Our office's role in that commitment includes risk management, general safety, occupational safety, fire safety, regulated waste disposal, chemical use, chemical storage, radioactive material use, and radioactive material control.