Iowa State U EH&S

Environmental Health and Safety Department at Iowa State University Ames, IA

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

More snow is headed our way! Slow down and use caution when traveling to and from campus tomorrow morning. To check the latest travel conditions, use the Iowa 511 app, visit https://t.co/CrxUFZC7tr, or dial 511.

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

More snow is coming tonight into Friday, with impactful accumulations in a band from western into central Iowa. The Friday morning commute may be affected!

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

A strong spring storm is on its way to campus. Tonight, rain will transition to snow with increasingly strong winds. Tomorrow morning, wind gusts of 50-60+ mph will cause significant blowing snow, making travel hazardous. Stay alert for changing conditions!

[Iowa State University @IowaStateU]

Due to forecasted blizzard conditions, Iowa State University will partially close on Wednesday, March 5. All day and evening classes will meet virtually. Students should check email and Canvas for updates from their instructors. For more information:  https://t.co/EO2f1ydPIA

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

It'll be another cold day at @IowaStateU tomorrow. Stay warm, and stay safe!

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

It's bitter #cold today in #Iowa. Even colder weather will follow with extreme wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero tonight into tomorrow.

✅ Layer up
✅ Limit time outdoors
✅ Make sure exposed skin is covered-- including fingers, nose, & ears

https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

If you think your lab's glass collection container looks like a cat litter bucket, you're right! Learn the history of how @TidyCats cat litter buckets became part of the university's lab glass recycling initiative: https://t.co/wuFAzWNIxA

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

An Arctic cold front will move toward @IowaStateU this weekend. Strong winds & low temps will create wind chill values ranging from -15 to -13 degrees Fahrenheit from Sun. through Tues. Wear appropriate clothing and layers to minimize your risk of exposure https://t.co/3j6d2RRI3A

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Check out the series of safety workshops we're offering this spring semester for on-campus laboratory workers, including faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students: https://t.co/gZlIeNk7uy
#labsafety #safetytraining #sciencesafety

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Snow is here! Be ready for changing conditions. Follow @IowaStateUEHS for winter weather safety tips, and find more information on our website: https://t.co/3j6d2RRI3A

[Iowa DOT @iowadot]

Less snow doesn't always mean it's an easy go! While it's not Buffalo, your commute will be slow. The snow has mostly stopped, but crashes are starting. You'll be on slick or snow covered roads no matter where you go today. SLOW DOWN & check https://t.co/gt4AdbKOoW!

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Check out this student-led program that will help keep our Cyclone community beautiful and healthy! ❤️💛

#PollutionPrevention #HealthyEnvironment #cleanwater

https://t.co/8ucTzpcDVV

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Stop by Campus Fire Safety Day today from 9-11 a.m., just south of Parks Library, so you can:
🔥 Learn how to respond quickly and safely to a fire
🧯 Use an extinguisher to put a simulated fire
👕 Get a free shirt (while supplies last)

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Campus Fire Safety Day will happen tomorrow from 9-11 a.m. just south of Parks Library. Stop by and give the extinguisher a try! Your preparedness can help make our campus safer. #FireReady #FireSafetyMonth

Learn more: https://t.co/iGmjBcwaMF

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

EH&S' Fire Extinguisher Training program started in 1976, and a total of 85 Iowa State University employees completed the program then. In 2023, 9,701 employees and students completed fire safety training. You can help us be #FireReady this year: https://t.co/iGmjBcwaMF

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Discover sustainable practices in our Waste Disposal Workshop during Lab Safety Orientation! This workshop allows learners to practice:
🗑️ Waste segregation
⚠️Hazardous waste management
🏷️Waste labeling requirements

Learn more about #LSO2024: https://t.co/yTIKV0A4eb

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Campus is in a heat advisory today. Please use caution if you will be working outdoors, and check out these tips for preventing heat-related illness: https://t.co/gOWLXt33jR @IowaStateU @ISUPD

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

🥵The heat and humidity continues!

🌡️Widespread heat indices of 105 to 110°F are expected throughout the area today, then again south and east tomorrow.

🚨A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of central Iowa today, then again for southeast Iowa tomorrow. #iawx

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

#SafetyDataSheets can save lives. Enhance your #ChemicalSafety knowledge with our SDS workshop during #LSO2024! LSO attendees will practice:
✍️Properly labeling chemicals
👨‍🔬Storing chemicals safely
💦Responding effectively to spills
Learn more: https://t.co/yTIKV0AC3J
#LabSafety

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Lab Safety Orientation 2024 includes an interactive fire safety workshop 🧯🔥

LSO attendees will learn practical fire safety techniques, understand fire types and extinguishing methods, and experience using fire extinguishers.

Learn more: https://t.co/yTIKV0AC3J
#FireSafety

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

ISU faculty, staff, and students (graduate and undergraduate) are invited to the Fall Semester Laboratory Safety Orientation at EH&S: https://t.co/SfV3T4SxY8

#LSO2024 includes:
🧯🔥Hands-on fire extinguisher training
🗑️🏷️Waste disposal workshop
👨‍🔬📑Safety data sheets session

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

☀️Hot and humid weather will persist throughout the week. Check out these tips for preventing heat-related illness: https://t.co/gOWLXt33jR @IowaStateU @ISUPD

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Heating up this week! 🥵
If you'll be outdoors be sure to take precautions to avoid heat illness. #iawx

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

🥵Hot and humid weather is on the way to @IowaStateU. Check out these tips for preventing heat stress: https://t.co/gOWLXt33jR

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Please be careful if you'll be working outdoors for 1+ hours over the next few days. High heat indexes can lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses: https://t.co/PCAuWSefeR

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

⬆️🌡️Temperatures continue to increase through the end of the week, with hot, humid conditions resulting in heat indices near or exceeding 100F Saturday through Monday.

In addition to the heat, isolated showers and storms are possible south & east late Friday into Saturday. #iawx

[Iowa State U EH&S @IowaStateUEHS]

Hot and humid weather is on the way! Keep yourself and others safe by reviewing these heat safety tips: https://t.co/PCAuWSefeR