Spring is in the air, and as we look at our backyards for the best places to plant shrubs, flowers or vegetables, or to build that new shed, we need to be mindful of the various utilities that may lie underground.
How to locate buried utilities
Call 811 (or 1-800-892-0123) — as required by Illinois … Read More
Avoid a white-knuckled commute and antacids for breakfast! If you take I-55 north to Lemont Road to enter through Westgate in the morning, you may want to consider taking an alternate route in order to avoid potential traffic safety risks. Three alternate routes are mapped out, and turn-by-turn directions are listed below.
Alternate Route … Read More
If there’s an emergency while you’re on campus, dial 9-1-1 from land lines and 1-630-252-1911 from cell phones. If you are unsure if it’s an emergency, call anyway!
What to expect when you call 9-1-1
When you call 9-1-1, the dispatcher who answers will ask you a series of questions. The dispatcher relays your answers … Read More
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we need to pay attention to the angle at which our wrists are bent when typing at a computer.
To-Dos for Wrist Support
OSHA recommends these actions:
If using a wrist/palm rest, incorporate it as part of an ergonomically coordinated computer workstation. (The HEW department in … Read More
Many of us work at computers throughout the day. As with any type of repetitive work, it’s important to take precautions to avoid injury.
Jacquie Krupa (LEG) reminds herself each day to keep her computer mouse positioned close to the edge of her desk.
“In doing so, it keeps your arm and wrist in the … Read More
National security documents for the 2018 Super Bowl were left on an airplane in February 2018, making national headlines.
The documents, which were marked For Official Use Only, described protection from a potential terrorism attack at the Super Bowl. They were found by a CNN employee after being left in a seat-back pocket on an … Read More
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), winter driving requires extra care, including tire maintenance. Specialty winter tires can be an effective choice for safe travel in snowy areas.
Advantages of winter tires Winter tires are made from rubber that remains pliable and supple in extremely cold temperatures. Recently designed snow tires without … Read More
The Governors Highway Safety Association reported that almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in the United States in 2016. That’s the biggest single-year increase in pedestrian fatalities, and the highest number in more than two decades.
One-third of pedestrian deaths in parking lots are caused by vehicles backing up, based on National … Read More
This time of year, there is increased use of extension cords. Shorter daylight hours can call for additional indoor and outdoor lighting, and using an electric snow blower might require an extension cord, as well.
Before using an extension cord, check the cord for damage or frayed wires and make sure the grounding prong is … Read More
AAA recommends the following winter driving tips:
Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Make certain your tires are properly inflated. Never mix radial tires with other tire types. … Read More
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