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Safety
Campus safety resources
Here you can find material from Environment, Health & Safety, Continuity & Emergency Services, and the UCSD Police Department, with information about:
To reach campus police in an emergency, dial 9-1-1 from a campus phone or (858) 534-4357 from other phones.
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Campus fire hydrant testing
Environment, Health & Safety is flow-testing campus fire hydrants this summer. "Rusty" sediment may temporarily appear in tap water. Read the campus notice.
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Literature Building investigation
Questions have been raised about the number of breast cancer cases among current and former occupants of the Literature Building in Earl Warren College. Read details of UCSD's investigation into this matter.
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Don't be caught in the dark
Prepare your lab for a power failure. See Laboratory Safety for more resources.
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Watch where you step
Warm days have lured snakes out of hibernation and onto dirt paths and brushy areas around campus. Get tips for identifying and avoiding rattlesnakes and instructions for snake-proofing your building.
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Heat precautions
Hot summer temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illness. If you work outside or supervise employees who do, you should know how to respond should a heat illness emergency occur.
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What can go down the drain
Learn what you're allowed to pour down the drain at UCSD. The Environmental Management Facility will take the rest.
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