The university’s snow removal process is effective, but dealing with some snow and ice in parking lots on campus is still likely. Facilities offers these handy tips for safely stepping out of your car in slippery conditions.
Submitted by: Matthew Moje, Safety Coordinator, Facilities
Now that winter is here, take additional precautions while driving to protect yourself and other motorists.
Submitted by: Matthew Moje, Safety Coordinator, Facilities
Winter is right around the corner. Do you have your shovels accessible? Snowblower unburied from the back of the garage? Snow tires on the car? Boots pulled out from storage? There are so many things we need to do as Buffalonians to get prepared for winter weather, and the biggest one is to not wait until it’s already here. Waiting until the snow is falling risks unnecessary rushing and increasing the chance of injury. Here’s some tips for safely walking in winter.
Submitted by: Matthew Moje, Safety Coordinator, Facilities
Submitted by: Matthew Moje, Safety Coordinator, Facilities
Fall has arrived! That means it’s time to pack away that summer patio furniture and get ready for winter. One of the most important things to do this month is test and change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Most new smoke detectors have a 10-year life and should be replaced after those 10 years are up. Same with CO2 detectors. Testing both of these devices regularly ensures they are working properly and keeps them clean.
Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home? When was the last time you checked in? Do you remember how to use? Is it easily accessible? Checking an extinguisher is easy, check the tank for any signs of damage and check the gauge to make sure the needle in the proper position. If you have an old fire extinguisher that needs to be disposed of, don’t just throw out to the trash. It needs to be completely empty first:
To use a fire extinguisher, remember the P.A.S.S. method
Submitted by: Matthew Moje, Safety Coordinator, Facilities
