Safety, Health, and Environmental Services at EI2

12/11/2025

Great story on Angela Juric’s journey after her father was hit by a front-loader on the job, crushing his pelvis, and how she discovered the Kids' Chance of Georgia initiative. Georgia Tech Professional Education

When Angela Juric’s father was hit by a frontloader on the job, crushing his pelvis, her family’s future shifted instantly. Stepping in as a translator for her parents at the age of 11, Angela had to mature quickly after her father’s accident.

Approaching the end of high school, Angela discovered the Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc. scholarship, which has supported her journey at Georgia Tech — where she’s now a biology major with a Spanish minor — and her dream of becoming the healthcare professional her family needed years ago.

Read more about Angela and Zdravko’s journey: https://vist.ly/4egmt

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Shepherd Center

11/21/2025

We’ve seen a recent effort towards more specifically designed PPE to better fit and protect female bodies (as most PPE is designed for the male frame), and this new crash test dummy takes prevention a big step forward. It’s so important to understand unconscious bias and old expectations and this new testing will save lives.

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Women are less likely to get into car crashes than men, yet they are 17% more likely to die in one. They are also 73% more likely to be seriously injured in a head-on collision. One major reason is that car safety has been designed around one body type: the average man.

For decades, crash test dummies shaped vehicle safety standards, but the “female” dummy used today is essentially a smaller male model. It is usually placed in the passenger seat, rarely in the driver’s seat, and it does not reflect the real anatomy of women. This has left a safety gap that puts women at higher risk.

Now, progress is underway. The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced the first advanced female crash test dummy built to represent true physical differences between men and women, including the neck, pelvis, collarbone, and legs. It has more than 150 sensors to measure how women’s bodies experience impact.

The DOT is evaluating this new dummy for use in the government’s five-star ratings, a shift advocates say could finally improve safety outcomes for women.

Over 10,000 women die in car crashes each year because safety tests and equipment are primarily designed to protect male bodies. It’s time to make vehicles safe for EVERYONE.

10/21/2025

Which chemical should we use for this process, #6 or #7? (sorry, couldn't resist) But seriously, if you find yourself struggling to evaluate chemical use, identify and/or consider safer alternatives for your processes - our upcoming 1-day OSHA 7225 class "Transitioning to Safer Chemicals" - led by the amazing Dr. Jenny Houlroyd) - will help eliminate guesswork. Join us Oct 29 (online) - we still have a few seats left. (PS - if you are working towards an Advanced GT Certificate or your PSM Certificate, we only run this class 2x per year so get it done now!) https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-7225-transitioning-safer-chemicals

09/10/2025

FREE Workplace Safety Training!
In partnership with Georgia Tech, the safety and health team offers free safety and health webinars on topics to keep your team safe, engaged, and empowered to drive change within your organization.

Click the link below for more information and to register:
https://oshainfo.gatech.edu/safety-and-health-training-events/safety-and-health-webinars-and-no-cost-training/

09/04/2025

We have a free, half-day online seminar coming up on Thursday, Sept 18 OSHA 7105 Introduction to Emergency Planning. Instructor Paige Rohrig, CSP, is a wealth of knowledge for those businesses (aka all businesses!) needing to develop and implement an emergency action plan. Those in GA, SC, NC, and FL are invited to reserve their seat today, and please share with your networks: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/osha-7105-introduction-to-emergency-planning-tickets-1633021042899?aff=oddtdtcreator

Review the OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans, and learn about maintaining emergency exit routes.

08/12/2025

August 13 (tomorrow!) 1-3 pm join the OSHA Atlanta Region Whistleblower Protection Webinar with simultaneous Spanish language translation. Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-region-whistleblower-protection-webinar-2025-tickets-1438953180699?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/07/2025

Watt's up folks? What do electricians call a power outage? A current event!
We still have room in our upcoming OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards course in Savannah next week - August 12-15. There's a field trip and some of the most "electrifying" (and knowledgeable) instructors around to help you make sense of this "current" subject. We only offer this class a couple times a year, so if you are working on completing your Facilities Maintenance Safety Certificate with Georgia Tech, now's the time! Register here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-3095-electrical-standards

06/26/2025

Our own Jenny Houlroyd reflects on “Everything Is Tuberculosis”

Everything is tuberculosis — and silica, and workplace hazards, and exposures.

Jenny Houlroyd, environmental health and safety expert and Georgia Tech instructor, recently reflected on “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green and its surprising relevance to the occupational safety and health field.

In “Everything is Tuberculosis,” Green notes that while a cure for tuberculosis was discovered in the 1950s, over 150 million people have died from it since — largely due to stigma, misinformation, and systemic inaction. Houlroyd highlights the parallel between preventable tuberculosis deaths and the “othering” of people exposed to hazards in the workplace.

One of Houlroyd’s key takeaways is that people are both the cause and the cure in relation to the social determinants of health, and in workplaces the same is true. Workplaces have the potential to cause exposure or prevent exposure and protect workers through diligent safety and health programs.

Read more about Houlroyd’s reflections on how the occupational safety and health industry navigates the truth that everything is tuberculosis: https://vist.ly/3n6q855

06/05/2025

What do get when you mix 1 blue tarp + 1 box of packing peanuts + 5 willing volunteers? A great hands-on demonstration of rapid cooling for a heat stroke victim (while waiting on EMS), of course! Our NEW EST 7143 Strategies for Heat Illness Prevention class is live and we invite you to join us at one of our upcoming offerings: June 23, July 31, and Sept 4. We are proud to put our subject matter expertise on this topic into practical application for employers trying to keep employees safe and productive during these blistering summer months. We've got tools, program templates, and activities to help you develop your own plan. Register here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/strategies-heat-illness-prevention

05/20/2025

PPE comes in more than just human sizes! Good Dog Canela and well done!

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When Cecilia Hernandez graduated from Rollins College earlier this month, she and her fellow students weren't the only ones who were honored onstage.

Hernandez's service dog Canela, who has been at her side for the past three and a half years, was also recognized with a special patch at the May 11 commencement ceremony.

"Having a service dog in chemistry is nearly unheard of," Hernandez wrote on Instagram. "It required many, many training sessions just to get her used to wearing PPE. As I did research for an undergraduate thesis, this required even longer days in the lab."

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/2yStXr

05/07/2025

Our partner, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to to improve operations, increase profits, create or maintain jobs, and establish a foundation for long-term business growth and productivity.

GaMEP at Georgia Tech is proud to serve manufacturers across Georgia. Last year, they helped create and retain 1,941 jobs, generated $737 million in new and retained sales, reduced operating costs by $48 million, generated $84 million in plant investments, and assisted more than 1,350 manufacturers.

Watch the video below and contact GaMEP to learn more about how they can help your company grow, innovate, and thrive in the global marketplace. https://gamep.org/contact-us/



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04/24/2025

Let us never forget the lives that are forever impacted by occupational incidents, illnesses, and diseases. https://www.osha.gov/workers-memorial