What is a cold room?
Cold rooms are walk-in spaces that keep materials (typically for research purposes) below room temperatures. In most cases, the air in these rooms are 100% recirculated. Old air is not exhausted, or no new air is introduced unless the door to the room is opened. Due to this, cold rooms present unique hazards and guidelines must be followed to ensure safety.
Safety Tips:
The Ohio State University and the Central Ohio American Society of Safety Professionals are hosting the Annual OSHA® Safety Day.
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Almost everything in an office today operates on electricity. Electrical equipment is potentially hazardous if improperly used or maintained. Below are tips to keep your workspace safe from electrical hazards.
Safety Brief - Compressed gas cylinders can be very useful in numerous ways, but improperly storing them can lead to very serious hazards. Severe injuries and property damage can occur if not handled correctly. Here are some tips on how to properly store these cylinders.
Proper Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Always store upright with caps over the valves.
Cylinders should always be properly secured at all times to prevent falling or rolling.
Do not store incompatible gas cylinders (flammables/oxidizers).
Box cutters can be very convenient tools that are easy to use. However, just because they are simple does not mean they are not hazardous. Follow the tips below to ensure you are handling these sharp objects safely!
Safety Tips
Lift Smart - Think, Then Start!
Lifting heavy items is one of the biggest causes of injury in the workplace.
Improper heavy lifting can lead to:
Particulate respirators and nuisance dust masks often are confused. These masks may look similar, but they have very important differences! If you wear a respirator in the workplace, make sure you know the differences and that you are wearing the appropriate equipment.
There are several hazards that exist for pedestrians traveling on and around campus. Do you know how to avoid dangerous situations? In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to make it safely to your destination.
According to the International Association of Home Inspectors, there are more than 164,000 ladder-related injuries treated in the emergency room and 300 deaths annually in the United States caused by falls from ladders. Remember to select the right ladder for the job and use only ladders in good condition.
These simple tips will help you walk away from your next project.
Summer is bringing the heat. Are you prepared? Being exposed to excessive heat and humidity can cause serious conditions such as heat illness and heat stress. In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to beat the heat.
