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Bike to Work: get on your bike and win
- Community
- Internal news
Cycling is good both for you and the environment. And it will particularly pay off in May and June when “Bike to Work” will also be offering attractive prizes for all frequent cyclists to win.
Got a cold? What you should consider now.
- Working at ETH
- Internal news
ETH Zurich and its members have come through the pandemic well. In the meantime, studies, research, teaching and work at ETH Zurich are back in full swing. However, quite a few ETH members are unsure what to do if they notice symptoms such as a cough, sore throat or cold. ?
Secure at ETH - even in the event of a threat
- tips and tricks
- Internal news
Stalking, violence or rampages at schools are not easy topics. Nevertheless, it is important to deal with them and to know where to turn in an emergency. Here are some tips from ETH Zurich's Threat Management Team.
Register now for Fire Safety Trainings
- For researchers
- Internal news
The fire protection courses of the SSHE teach all interested ETH members how fires can be prevented and how to react correctly in case of fire. There are still free places for the upcoming courses.
“I feel as if I’ve always known everyone.”
Internal news
Annette Hofmann has been Head of the Safety, Security, Health and Environment department (SSHE) at ETH Zurich since 1 April 2023. We talked to her about pragmatism, the difficult balancing act between regulations and the needs of science and spontaneous parachute jumps.
Workplace consulting for ETH
- Working at ETH
- Internal news
The Real Estate Management department is now offering workplace consulting for ETH Zurich. Three specialists in the field of New Work are available to advise on the future-oriented design of workplaces at ETH – including desk sharing.
Are your electrical devices safe?
- Working at ETH
- tips and tricks
- Service info
- Internal news
Electrical devices are ubiquitous in our daily work. To ensure they pose no danger, they must be checked occasionally. We can all play a role.
Fire at HIA building
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- Internal news
A van belonging to an external company caught fire at the HIA building this? afternoon. There is property damage to the building - no persons were harmed.
New rules for drone flights
- Working at ETH
- Internal news
Switzerland has adopted the EU’s drone regulation as of 1 January 2023. This has implications for drone flights over ETH premises or those operated by ETH employees. ?
How to cope with summer heat at work
tips and tricks
Summer has arrived: In these weeks, the thermometer regularly climbs to summer temperatures. That’s great if you’re on holiday. But for those of us who have to work, heat often makes the workplace very unpleasant. Here are a few tips for keeping a cool head at work even when the heat is on.
Flu vaccinations for ETH employees
Internal news
In 2021, the second year of the pandemic, ETH will once again carry out a vaccination campaign against seasonal flu. This autumn, the Safety, Security, Health and Environment Department (SSHE) is offering this free and voluntary service to ETH employees in collaboration with the Centre for Occupational Health, Ergonomics and Hygiene (AEH).
COVID-19 vaccine bus coming to ETH
Internal news
The Executive Board encourages all members of the ETH community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This is now easier than ever thanks to the Canton of Zurich’s vaccine bus, which will be stopping at ETH during the first two weeks of the semester.
Influenza vaccination for ETH members
- Service info
- Internal news
ETH’s annual vaccination campaign against seasonal influenza is to run again in this pandemic year. This autumn, the Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) department will offer the voluntary and free service to ETH members. Additional vaccinations have been organised as a result of the high demand.
Covid-19 cases at ETH
Service info
The background work of the Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) department is a major reason that ETH Zurich has come through the coronavirus crisis relatively unscathed. Katherine Timmel and Reto Suter discuss the work of the SSHE team and current Covid-19 cases.
Update on the Cononavirus
The situation regarding the Coronavirus is constantly evolving: updated information for ETH members.
Information about the coronavirus
Service info
ETH members are advised to take various precautionary measures with regard to the coronavirus.
Secure your Gates
The new campaign "Secure your Gates" informs about risks in digital everyday life and provides practical IT security tip
Safely disposing of hazardous waste
Service info
ETH Zurich produced around 130 tonnes of hazardous waste in 2018. Thanks to digital records, the disposal of hazardous waste can now be better monitored, as the Safety, Security, Health and Environment department’s annual report shows.
Ready in an emergency?
Service info
Fortunately, ETH Zurich has so far been spared serious acts of violence. Should this happen, however, ETH members must be alerted as quickly as possible. For this purpose, the university uses a special tool, which will be tested soon.
ETH is built on respect
- life
- Service info
- Internal news
The Executive Board is launching a new campaign to encourage respectful behaviour and personal responsibility among ETH members.
Improving mobility with e-bikes – testers needed
Service info
E-bikes are an effective way for ETH Zurich to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. This summer, the university will be testing out several models that will allow ETH students and employees to use e-bikes. Currently, 100 people are needed to test an app-based lending system.
How to react in case of campus violence
Service info
Soon, the information event on how to react in case of campus violence will take place. Have you already registered?? After the information event, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with the experts at a sandwich lunch.
Flu vaccination campaign 2016
Service info
The vaccination against the seasonal flu is carried out by the Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) administrative department in cooperation with AEH Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
Registration open for the Fire Safety Training
Service info
In September and October 2016 fire safety training is offered again. All interested ETH members are invited to register now.
Beware of thieves
Service info
The Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) department is reminding people to protect their valuables against third-party access. Thefts are costly and inconvenient, but in many cases they can be prevented.
The Chemical Intervention Team is training for an emergency
Service info
A Chemical Intervention Team (CIT) was formed at ETH in autumn 2015. The team is on-hand to deal with minor chemical incidents at the Zentrum and H?nggerberg campuses during normal working hours. In the coming days, the CIT will carry out various training exercises on the H?nggerberg campus.
Fire Safety Training for ETH members
Internal news
Registration open for Fire Safety Training.In September and October 2015 fire safety training is offered again. All interested ETH members are invited to register now.
Working in hot weather
Service info
Swiss health insurance company SUVA has developed some key guidelines for working in the summer heat, to help you get through hot days at work.
The campus as a lab
The ETH Zurich campus is no ordinary campus – it's a laboratory investigating sustainability too, and you can read all about it in the latest edition of life, ETH's community magazine. Inside, you'll also find a glimpse into the challenges that Lino Guzzella faces as ETH president.