About EHS

Enforcing proper use and storage of chemicals is extremely important for maintaining a safe environment. EHS is dedicated to overseeing all university facilities and ensuring compliance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). Additionally, EHS offers a self-guided, web-based training course to help improve lab security.

Environmental Affairs focuses primarily on compliance with environmental regulations issued by both federal and state law. This group also provides several activities and services to assist the university community and environment from potential hazards generated by university activities.

Occupational Health and Safety promotes health and safety procedures and assists the university community in identifying, evaluating, and eliminating occupational and workplace hazards that can cause illnesses or injuries. Online and classroom training sessions are provided for compliance with established federal, state, and local regulations and university policies.

Research Safety and Biosafety focuses on management and regulatory compliance involving the research laboratories at The Ohio State University. This group supports the research goals of the university while promoting a safe working environment.

Safety and Emergency Preparedness provides oversight and guidance for the environment of care, safety, life safety and emergency management programs at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This group adheres to specific guidelines and actions to ensure compliance with both environmental and patient safety.

Radiation Safety has oversight of more than 600 laboratories that either work with or store radioactive material or radiation generating devices. This group seeks to provide a safe working environment for radiation workers, patients and the general university public while allowing creative and breakthrough research to continue.