FAQs

Evacuate the building using the nearest exit and meet at the designated exterior assembly location.

No, elevators shall not be used by building occupants during a building emergency evacuation.

Building evacuation exterior assembly points are identified on the specific Building Emergency Evacuation Plan.  The plans can be found on the Fire & Life Safety webpage.

If you recognize a hazard or unsafe condition, you should report it to your supervisor and/or to the EHS office.  If you would like to report anonymously, please access the EHS website and click the request / report tab.

If you are involved in a work-related injury, you need to notify your supervisor immediately, seek medical treatment at the Student Health Center and complete the employee incident report.

If your injury requires medical attention, seek treatment at one of the Medical Providers Authorized for Work-Related Injuries. The Student Health Center on campus is the primary point of initial medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries. You must take the completed Employee Incident Report form with you to the authorized treating provider; your supervisor’s signature on the Employee Incident Report form serves as an authorization for your initial treatment.

Environmental health and safety training is required based upon your work environment. EHS has outlined these requirements on the Training Registration webpage located under the Training tab.

The EHS office generally does not provide chemcial waste containers.  Chemical waste containers can be purchased on 49er Mart.

The EHS office performs laboratory chemical fume hood performance testing on an annual basis. The performance test general take approximately 30 – 60 minutes and are scheduled during the 1st quarter each year.

To request laboratory hazard warning signage, do the following: 

• Visit the Environmental Health and Safety website 
• Click the Report/Request menu button  
• Enter general information 
• Select Laboratory & Research from the Requested Service Category drop-down list
• Select Hazard Warning Signs and Labels from the Requested Service drop-down list 
• Click Submit 

Most chemical wastes must be disposed of through the EHS Hazardous Waste Program. To have hazardous waste removed from your laboratory, do the following:

• Visit the Environmental Health and Safety website 
• Click the Report/Request menu button  
• Enter general information 
• Select Laboratory & Research from the Requested Service Category drop-down list
• Select Hazardous Waste Pick-up from the Requested Service drop-down list 
• Click Submit 

In the meantime, adhere to the following:

• Store chemical waste in appropriate containers
• Segregate chemical waste by compatibility
• Ensure chemical waste containers are properly labeled
• Do not disposal of chemicals in regular trash or sanitary sewer system

The EHS office is available to provide safety consultations to assist with laboratory chemical use.  Please contact EHS by entering a safety service request, 704-687-1111 or ehsoffice@uncc.edu.

It is strictly prohibited to eat or drink in laboratories. The storage of food and drink in laboratories is also strictly prohibited.

If you suspect mold in your work area, contact EHS by entering a safety service request, calling 704-687-1111 or emailing ehsoffic@uncc.edu.

Yes. Buildings are periodically inspected by the EHS office to ensure regulatory compliance and safe working conditions.

You are not allowed to use “household use only” extension cords on campus or any extension cord in place of permanent electrical wiring. Therefore, heavy duty extension cords are allowed for temporary purposes, such as accommodating the wiring needs of a meeting or setting up special lighting for a couple of hours.

No, storing combustible or flammable materials in mechanical rooms is prohibited.

No, storing materials in hallways or in stairwells is prohibited.

Most stairwell doors are considered fire doors and should never be propped open. The only exception is if the stairwell fire doors are connected to the fire alarm system using magentic holds or other approved devices.

• Visit the Environmental Health and Safety website 
• Click the Report/Request menu button  
• Enter general information 
• Select Health and Safety from the Requested Service Category drop-down list
• Select Ergonomic Assessment from the Requested Service drop-down list 
• Click Submit 

EHS does not purchase new office equipment for campus departments. However, EHS can provide recommendations for equipment purchases.

The Environmental Health and Safety Office must approve the use of space heaters.

Event safety permits (i.e., tents, pyrotechnics/fireworks, etc.) are required for various types of events. In most instances, contacting EHS office 30 days prior to your event will ensure all safety permits are submitted and approved in a timely manner.​

The use of burning candles and incense are prohibited on campus. The only exception is the approval by EHS office and the Department of Insurance for special events.

Pyrotechnics / Fireworks are generally prohibited on campus. The only exception is the approval by EHS office and the Department of Insurance to use Pyrotechnic/Fireworks for special events.