Winter is coming, and The University has developed a snow and ice removal plan for all three campuses. The goal of UDM’s Snow and Ice Removal Plan is to effectively maintain safe roads, walkways, and parking for commuting on all UDM campuses. This plan can also inform those traveling on …
The Environmental Coordinator of our university inspects work areas with hazardous materials or operations. Inspection checklist includes training, chemical safety, equipment safety, fire safety, and housekeeping. A good way to prepare for the safety inspection is to review the following questions: Are all containers clearly labeled? Are containers of …
It is our sincere interest to rebound from the challenges that we have faced in the last few years by making a concerted effort to focus on the well-being of our students and employees. We need to be placing emphasis on making sure that everyone is caring for one another, …
Every year, we conduct a building walk-through for all buildings on all campuses. Though we don’t use an official checklist on our walk through, here is a list you could use to get your workspace in compliance with university, state and federal regulations. FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION Exit lights …
1) PROPPED FIRE DOORS- This is a common fire code violation. Fire doors (pictured below in figure 1.1) exist to keep a fire from spreading into other areas including staircases, where occupants would need to escape out of the building. The only exception for a fire door to be propped …
Pursuant to the Fire Prevention Code, PA 207 of 1941, the University of Detroit Mercy follows the requirement for fire drills for postsecondary educational institutions. The requirement includes holding three fire drills each year in the university’s occupied residence halls. While it is not required to hold fire drills in …
You may have seen the University safety team walking around campus asking the question “do you have any safety concerns?” Well, that’s what we do. We address safety concerns for the University on all campuses. Our focus is on reducing building hazards, emergency preparedness, identifying environmental hazards, and understanding federal …