Plaster and Plaster Molds Plaster can be carved, modeled, and casted. Varieties of plaster include: Plaster of Paris, casting plaster, white art plaster, molding plaster, and Hydrocal. These are all varieties of calcined gypsum, composed of calcium sulfate. Mold releases used with plaster include vaseline, tincture of green soap, auto paste wax, silicone-grease, and mineral […]
Read MoreHOW DO I USE THE AED? View the videos below for instructions on how to use the AED Plus by Zoll Using the AED Plus as an individual responder (4:24) Using the AED Plus with more than one person responding (4:56) How do I get in-person training? In person training is not required for AED use. […]
Read MoreEntry into a confined space on the University of Utah campus is not permitted unless the appropriate protections and precautions are in place. What is a confined space? A confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to bodily enter, has a limited means of entry and exit and is […]
Read MoreA written hazardous energy control, or Lockout/Tagout, program is required for all workplace servicing and maintenance activities such as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining and/or servicing machines or equipment. Service or maintenance activities include: Lubrication, cleaning or un-jamming of machines or equipment, and making adjustments or tool changes, where an employee […]
Read MoreSupervisors and employees must take measures in their workplaces to be thoroughly familiar with the safety procedures for their particular jobs when dealing with electrical energy. Moreover, good judgment and common sense are integral to preventing electrical accidents. Electrical safety is a system of organizational measures and technical means to prevent harmful and dangerous effects […]
Read MoreEmergency Shower and Eyewash DO’S AND DON’TS DO – Keep the pathway to the emergency shower and eyewash clear of obstructions. The area should be kept neat and easily accessible with at least 32 inches of clear space around the emergency shower and 6 inches clearance around an eyewash. DO NOT – Keep electrical […]
Read MoreErgonomics is the scientific field concerned with fitting an individual’s workspace to the individual, in order to reduce the potential for injury. Modification of the workspace to fit the worker will be unique to each individual. What works for one may not work for another but the basic principles are the same for everyone. These […]
Read MoreThe requirements of the University of Utah Fall Protection Program apply to all University employees assigned duties that require them to work at unprotected heights greater than 4 feet. The University of Utah Fall Protection Program is in two parts: The base program details universal required program elements and can be found here: [link to […]
Read MoreIt is well known that one of the most important phases of field research/work is the preparation done before you leave for the field. A critical element of that preparation is the field safety plan. The Safety Administrative Management (SAM) system provides a tool to assist in the creation of a robust field safety plan. […]
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