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New HR resource designed to provide support to UAB leaders in critical situations
The Critical Support site at go.uab.edu/criticalsupport walks users through a six-step process they can follow in high stress situations to help ensure a safe and successful outcome for all involved — and each step includes additional guidance and support tools.
Optional digital COVID vaccination card is available to UAB communityDownload it through the UAB’s mobile app or employee portal and keep a copy in your Apple Wallet or WalletPasses.
Suicide prevention education, trainings offered through SeptemberThe one-session training, hosted through Zoom, is available at no cost to both students and employees as part of National Suicide Prevention Month programming.
4 easy steps to stay safe as a pedestrian on campusBe safe, not a statistic: Pedestrian fatalities have risen 46 percent since 2009.
Stay safe in research labs by following these 6 stepsBig things come from UAB research — but great work can take place in labs only if researchers partner with UAB’s Department of Occupational Health and Safety to stay safe and adhere to safety best practices.
New building security measures to begin this fallControl over access to campus facilities and new technologies will enhance security for faculty, staff and students.
Help keep UAB safe by reporting threatening behaviorIf you notice overtly strange behavior or emotional changes in a colleague, student or even yourself, file a report with UAB’s Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management team. Complete an online form or contact a team member.
Don’t let distractions drive you off the roadBefore you crank the car, think about these four things that increase the risk of a crash — from drowsy driving to road rage — to increase the likelihood you’ll get safely to your destinations this summer.
6 ways to prepare for fire emergenciesWhen working in high-rise buildings filled with electrical items, fire preparedness can be key.
4 simple ways to stay safe cycling around campusBefore you hop on that bike to commute to work or head across campus, make sure you, your bicycle and your knowledge of the road are ready.
Don’t make it easy for a thief: 5 ways to protect your personal propertyWorried that expensive piece of tech or favorite jacket might be stolen? Follow these tips to reduce the chance of it happening.
Use this easy checklist to prepare for severe weatherSevere weather preparedness is key when living and working in a location such as Birmingham, and UAB has several resources that, when coupled with personal initiatives, can help keep you safe during bad weather.
3 ways to stay safer after darkGoing out alone after dark in the city can be nerve-wracking for some, but it doesn't have to be — especially when UAB has multiple resources to help keep you safe.
R.A.D. gives women tools to defend themselvesUAB’s free self-defense and awareness training teaches women the essentials of fighting back and fighting back effectively. Learn more and see inside the training in a new video.
Team strives to recognize and contain threats to campusThe Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management team evaluates and manages behavioral threats to the UAB community.
Simulations promote a better grasp of campus accessibilityDisability Support Services uses a novel way to get others thinking about universal design and inclusion when planning events or activities.
App lets you request a safety escort rideStudents and employees now can request a safety escort ride without having to make a phone call or leave their place of safety using the same Transloc app that tracks Blazer Express buses.UAB statistics challenge perception of safety on urban college campusesUAB performs as well as or better in safety statistics compared to similar urban institutions — and many traditional, non-urban college campuses — including Emory, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Memphis and Houston. In most cases, UAB is significantly safer.Put ink cartridges in campus mail instead of the landfillUAB employees can recycle used toner and ink cartridges by dropping them in Campus Mail. UAB will manage collection and recycling efforts and use the proceeds to fund sustainability projects.Fire drills are ‘good life-safety practice’UAB Emergency Management and Safety in the Department of Occupational Health and Safety works to ensure employees and students know how to safely evacuate a building in the event of an emergency.
Late-night, on-demand escort service extended to 7 days a weekThe UAB Blazer Express Safety Escort now provides late-night, on-demand van service for UAB students and employees 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. every day. Call 205-934-8772 to request a ride on campus.
How would you respond if violence erupted?The UAB Police Department is providing free training for employees and students to help them respond and remain safe during an active shooter or violent intruder event.
Severe weather and complacency don’t mix; be preparedThere’s been a string of large, deadly tornadoes impacting the United States in recent years, and UAB researchers say benefits of preparation trump previous false alarms.SPECIAL ALERT: UAB TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY DRILL JUNE 7UAB to conduct emergency drill June 7B-ALERT prepared employees, students for deadly Jan. 23 tornadoOn Jan. 23, B-ALERT — UAB’s emergency notification system —reached 40,000 employees and students to warn them of tornadoes in the area.
9/11 brings changes to state’s disaster preparedness plansUAB medical professionals who were in New York on 9/11 when the World Trade Center was attacked remember that day and the lessons learned.
Plan: Ensure your family is prepared in any emergencyApril 27 was a reminder disasters can happen any time and any where. Take steps to make sure your family is prepared.
UAB P.D. to enforce city’s ban on textingUAB employees and students should not text while driving, says UAB Chief of Police Anthony Purcell. He says the UAB Police Department can and will enforce the measure passed by the Birmingham City Council.