EH&S implemented programs that created greater hazard awareness for our students and staff.

Through partnerships with the Iowa State University (ISU) Police, the Senior Vice President and Provost’s Office, and University Relations, EH&S created a multi-faceted Emergency Response Video that was released before the fall semester. The video was first rolled out to a group of more than 180 community advisors at Residence Life orientation. The video was viewed in many classrooms during the semester and shown to new employees at University Human Resources Onboarding.

Automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs) are available in many buildings across campus and EH&S partnered with departments to ensure all 87 AEDs are fully operational. EH&S produced a short instructional video on changing the batteries in an AED cabinet to aid users in the maintenance of their equipment.

EH&S continued coordination of the ISU Occupational Medicine Program. The program provides hazard assessment, medical surveillance and consultation to university employees who work with materials and/or under environmental conditions that have potential health risks.