Past News

Serious Events Impacting Higher Education — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:40

This publication highlights serious health & safety events/issues that have involved educational institutions and their students, faculty and staff.

Maytag Dishwasher Recall — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:40

Maytag and Jenn-Air (both now owned by Whirlpool) have a problem with fires emerging within certain models of dishwashers sold between 1997 and 2001. Many colleges and universities may have installed these dishwashers in their housing units.

N.H. D.E.S. Pollution Prevention in Schools Project — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:29

NH DES Pollution Prevention in Schools Project

Hanover High Gets a Hand from Environmental Health and Safety — by David Gillum — last modified 2009-02-05 09:42

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~vox/0607/0108/ehs.html

OHSA Revised Subpart S Electrical Standard — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:39

 

Campus Fire Safety Alert Pertaining to Floor Lamps — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:31

This warning pertains to floor lamps that become too hot and are burning through the tulip shaped plastic shade. The condition has been reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, but no recall has been announced. Several universities have reported problems with bulbs as low as 25 watts. It is being recommended these lamps be removed from use.

Pandemic Preparedness — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:39

The Department of Labor and OSHA recently updated their advice for employers around preparing workplaces for an influenza pandemic.

University closes dance studios due to hazardous floors. — by Matt Polzin — last modified 2009-02-05 09:39

Yale University has closed several dance studios because the dance floors are too hard and can potentially injure dancers.

Encouraging Superior Environmental Performance Through Management Systems, Recognition, and Rewards — by Intern Coordinator — last modified 2009-02-05 09:45

A message from Bob Minicucci of the NH DES. Information was presented at the NHC3UA meeting on Oct. 20th. Bob would like to work with colleges around the state on this initiative. He is looking to be connected to the correct people who are involved with the business schools at each college. Please contact Bob at rminicucci@des.state.nh.us if you know who would be the correct person to contact.

Minutes from Meeting on Oct. 20th 2006 — by Intern Coordinator — last modified 2009-02-05 09:44

Minutes from the First Cooperative NHC3UA meeting on October 20th 2006

New EPA Energy Star Parameters — by Intern Coordinator — last modified 2009-02-05 09:43

The EPA has revised energy star for computers starting this summer. It is encouraged that all NHC3UA member schools strive to meet this new requirement.

Use of special effects during theatrical performances — by Intern Coordinator — last modified 2009-02-05 09:43

State Fire Marshal message about Special Effects usage during theatrical performances

NH Department of Environmental Services, Survey on Fuel-Burning Devices — by Intern Coordinator — last modified 2009-02-05 09:42

Attached is the survey sent to NHC3UA by Christie Peshka

Letter to School Administrators From the NH Department of Environmental Services Regarding a Survey on Fuel-Burning Devices — by Intern Coordinator — last modified 2009-02-05 09:44

This letter was presented at the NHC3UA meeting on Oct. 20th.

Past News — by Joyce Massicotte — last modified 2009-02-05 10:31