This month's topic is "Chemical Inventory and Maintenance".
Mock Gunman Drill Held at Whitfield Hall
EH&S and University Police recently conducted a mock drill at Whitfield Hall simulating a gunman in the building. An EH&S employee played the role of an irate former employee who returned to the building with a weapon. Building occupants were given an opportunity to offer their comments after the drill, and even though they had been advised in advance that the drill would be conducted, many expressed surprise at how threatened they felt, particularly when the "gunman" pounded on their doors and told them it was safe to come out. A great deal was learned about how the procedures worked, and a number of changes were implemented as a result of the drill. It also provided the building's occupants with the opportunity to experience a serious incident in a controlled setting, enabling them to monitor their emotions and reactions, and to test their survival skills. If your department or building would like to conduct a similar drill, please contact EH&S at 268-8182.
Meanwhile, click here to view the instructional video on how to protect yourself if a gunman should appear on campus.
In April of 2009 a number of tests were made to evaluate the quality of the water from university drinking fountains. The tests performed address eight parameters and there were no results indicating a problem with the water quality. Here are the results ....
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