The URA-AFT Health & Safety Committee encourages URA-AFT members to complete the checklist for each workplace at Rutgers University. This checklist is a guide to assist URA-AFT members in identifying basic health and safety-related concerns commonly observed in workplaces via a regular safety walkthrough. Please direct any questions to safety@ura-aft.org.
View the checklist here: online form | PDF download.
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