The health and safety of faculty, staff and students who work and learn in the departments relating to art is a top priority at The Ohio State University. This is achieved through many written safety programs that relate to art and other occupations and through compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations. A good way to ensure safety in the art studio or laboratory is to understand the hazards that may be encountered and how to protect from them. This information must be obtained prior to beginning activities. Employees and students must be familiar with proper work practices, personal protective equipment and applicable safety guidelines.
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A laboratory animal facility (vivarium) is an extension of the research laboratory, and all requirements for work with biohazardous agents and toxic chemicals in the research laboratory are applicable to work in the animal facility. All animal work at the University shall be in compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2010 revision) and the Laboratory Animal Welfare Regulations [Animal Welfare Act] (9 CFR Subchapter A, Parts 1, 2 and 3).
Topic: Research / Biosafety
When equipment that has been used with radioactive materials requires service or is being sent to surplus for disposal, a survey for contamination must be performed prior to transport of the unit or performance of the work. Examples of such equipment include, but are not limited to: hot sinks, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers and analytical instruments.
Topic: Radiation Safety
Plumbed eyewashes, eye/face washes “...should be activated on a weekly basis long enough to sure flushing fluid is provided” according to the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standard Z358.1 5.5.2-- 2004.
Eyewash should meet the following requirements:
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety
- Form to assist with relocating or closing a laboratory.
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety
For severe or life threatening injuries to employees of The Ohio State University, call 9-1-1 (campus phone) or 614-292-2525 (cell phone) immediately. Also, promptly contact Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at 614-292-1284 to report the injury.
For minor occupational injuries, the supervisor should direct the employee to Employee Health Services, located at 2100 Cramblett Hall, 614-293-8146.
For all injuries, the supervisor shall:
Topic: Research / Biosafety