Occupational Health and Safety Office

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OHSO is dedicated to providing safe work facilities for UVM employees (faculty/Staff), students, and visitors, including contractors and consultants, while complying with federal and state safety and health standards. Administrators, employees, union representatives, and students all share responsibility to reduce the hazards associated with the workplace.

Do you have a workplace safety concern related to any of the programs below? Email ohso@uvm.edu

If you would like to be included in our monthly email list, please click the link below. Monthly emails include important information on upcoming virtual and in-person trainings, safety tips and reminders, as well as OHSO Safety Shorts.Email ohso@uvm.edu to be added to the Monthly OHSO Email List

The Safety Toolbox by OHSO

Introduction to The Safety Toolbox by OHSO

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The Safety Toolbox by OHSO includes monthly short safety discussions focused on highlighting potential hazards and safe work practices.

These briefings aim to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses by raising awareness and promoting safe behaviors. Please look through the monthly topics and see how you can improve the culture of workplace safety within your department/college/unit today.

Be a Safety Champ - See Something, Say Something

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Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

For Immediate Building or Safety Concerns Call SOS @ 656-2560 For all other concerns call EHS @ 656-SAFE (7233) or Email – safety@uvm.edu Other ways to report: Report a Concern \| Division of Safety and Compliance \| The University of Vermont VOSHA: Employee Rights \| State of Vermont Department of Labor

Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

For Immediate Building or Safety Concerns Call SOS @ 656-2560
For all other concerns call EHS @ 656-SAFE (7233) or Email – safety@uvm.edu

Other ways to report: Report a Concern | Division of Safety and Compliance | The University of Vermont
VOSHA: Employee Rights | State of Vermont Department of Labor

Safety Champ Poster (PDF)

Stretch and Flex for Safety

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Spending 10 minutes a day doing stretches can reduce fatigue and avoid injury.
It is recommended you always consult your physician before starting a new exercise program
Benefits of Regular Stretching Prepares muscles for everyday work stresses, pre-fueling them with oxygen and other needed chemicals. Instant circulation for instant energy boost. Improves the body's posture, decreasing the risk of possible injury. And More!
For more information please visit: Occupational Health and Safety Office \| Environmental Health and Safety \| The University of Vermont and Ergonomics in the Workplace \| Environmental Health and Safety \| The University of Vermont

Please forward this information to your staff or others that may benefit from this information.

Our Safety Programs

Additional Information and Resources

Directions to Our Office

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OHSO and training classroom is located in an historic building at Fort Ethan Allen off from Route15 in Essex, just a 10-minute drive from main campus.

University of Vermont
Environmental Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Office
321 Ryan Street, Essex, Vermont 05452

OHSO Office Building, Fort Ethan Allen, 321 Ryan Street, Essex VT

From I-89 North, Take exit 15 for VT Route 15 toward Winooski/Essex Jct.
Bear right onto VT Route 15 E.
Go past St. Michaels College, Fanny Allen Campus, and Camp Johnson.
Take left turn onto Ethan Allen Ave.
Upon entering, bear right onto Diane Drive.
Turn Left onto Ryan Street.