June is safety month

Safety Month

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Safety Topics & Trainings All Month!

Week 1

Ladder Safety Inspections

Stop by and have our Safety Specialists inspect your UCR issued ladder!  One date - Two Locations at different times - pick a time that works for you! 

Date: June 2, 2026

Time: 6:00am - 7:30am @ Annex B

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm @ Corporate Yard

No registration necessary - just come on by with your UCR-issued ladder!

Fire Extinguisher Training

Join the Fire & Life Safety Team for a hands on Fire Extinguisher training. 

Being prepared for an emergency is key! 

Date: June 3, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 9:45am

Location: Environmental Health & Safety Building

Register in the UC Learning Center! 

Week 2

Shoepalooza

If you are enrolled in the slip resistant shoe program on campus, stop by EH&S to meet the vendors and try on new and updated styles!

Date: June 9th from 10:00am - 6:00pm

Date: June 10th from 6:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Environmental Health & Safety Building

Event is designed for UCR community members enrolled in the Slip Resistant Shoe program with EH&S. 

Week 3

Ergonomics in Action: Join the Stretch Break All Day Event

Date: June 17th

Time: Every hour on the top of the hour from 9:00am - 4:00pm. You'll receive a email reminder and a zoom like to drop in for a guided stretch break. You'll also get access to our new Stretch Break Hub to use when you need it!

Sign up to participate (Link coming soon!)

Week 4

Summer Research Safety Orientation

All research has hazards and there are risks associated with them. This session will teach you how to Recognize Hazards, Assess the Risks of Hazards, Minimize the Risk of Hazards and Prepare for Emergencies.

This course is designed for Summer and visiting researchers (RISE, MacRUE, STRIDE, etc). This does not replace or satisfy UC Laboratory Safety Policy training. 

Date: 6/24 & 6/25

Session Times:

6/24: 9:00am - 11:00am

6/25: 9:00am - 11:00am

6/25: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: In Person at Environmental Health & Safety Building

Event Information

Check with your program for more information on which session you are scheduled to attend!

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