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10-Hour OSHA Training Course in Construction Safety and Health

If you are an employee of CUIMC Facilities Management, you can now complete or renew your 10-Hour OSHA Training Course in Construction Safety and Health online.

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Unveiling the Depths: FDNY Familiarization Drill Explores Campus Underbelly

CUIMC’s and NYP's fire safety teams conducted a comprehensive familiarization drill of the medical center’s tunnel system and boiler plant alongside members of FDNY Battalion 13.

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Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn to minimize exposure to various hazards.

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Stay Safe This Holiday Season

Here are a few tips from CUIMC Facilities to ensure a happy and safe holiday season for you, your co-workers, and your family and friends.

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July 2017 Safety Topic: Hearing Protection

July 3, 2017

If you think you might need hearing protection in your workplace, please speak with your supervisor.

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July 2017 Safety Topic: Hearing Protection

July 3, 2017

“Noise” is generally defined as unwanted sound that can affect job performance, safety, and your health.

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Machine Guarding

June 1, 2017

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness.

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Fire Safety Dispatch: Spring Cleaning

May 1, 2017

The New York City Fire Department considers “excessive storage” conditions a contributing factor to the growth of large fires and an obstacle during evacuation.

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Preventing Workplace Violence

May 1, 2017

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy against acts and threats of violence of all kinds.

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Preventing Eye Injuries

March 30, 2017

CUMC employees perform daily tasks that may leave them vulnerable to eye injury. An eye injury can be caused by any of the following:

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Safety While Working in Freezing Weather

February 28, 2017

CUMC employees responsible for cleaning up snow and other outdoor tasks have to adhere to important safety practices as they work.

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Safety Shoes

February 1, 2017

As part of CUMC's policy regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), any task that exposes employees to foot injuries will require that safety footwear, preferably steel-toed boots, be used.

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Radiation Safety

January 4, 2017

Radiation and radioactive materials are used or stored in many areas at CUMC. Employees receive specialized training before entering some rooms posted with signs such as those pictured above.

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Portable Space Heaters

December 12, 2016

Space heaters place high energy demands on a building and can be fire hazards.

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