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Risk Management & Safety News

Risk Management & Safety assists and guides campus units to develop, implement, and monitor safety and risk reduction policies and procedures. Our efforts aim to both protect the UNLV community and its visitors and protect our institution from financial loss.

Current Risk Management & Safety News

man in holiday sweater surrounded by holiday decor
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Business Affairs units get into the holiday spirit with office decorating contest.

UNLV holiday letters in miniature winter scene
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From cooking to decorating to recycling your tree post-holiday  here's how you and your family can stay safe for the season.

desk and chair that illustrate good ergonomic examples
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Personalized workstation assessments and wellness offerings help faculty and staff prevent injuries and have a healthier workday.

Dan Bollard speaks to a table of event staff
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Risk Management & Safety teams up with Thomas & Mack Center to prevent heat-related illnesses among event staff.

ice water glass with lemons
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As Las Vegas' temps reach into the triple digits, UNLV Wellness Manager Sonja Rogers has advice on how to stay safe in the heat!

young girl and man using extinguisher on fire
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UNLV’s Take Your Child to Work Day gives kids a chance to see what their parents do while exploring a fun range of educational and career-related activities.

Recent Risk Management & Safety Accomplishments

Brian Rowsell, Reginald Stewart, and Christina Hall (all Risk Management and Safety), serving as the RMS Radiation Safety Team recently received a       certificate of achievement for excellence in reporting from the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System (NMMSS) . The NMMSS tracks the movement and uses of domestic…
Sandra Shackelford (Risk Management) received the annual Historic Preservation Award from the city of Las Vegas for her contribution of countless volunteer hours spent sewing the drapes and curtains for the historic ranch house (now the visitors center) at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. This was her second award from the city. She previously was…