Lead Exposure
Lead is a toxic metal that is widely used in numerous working environments including construction sites and manufacturing facilities. It is also found in various types of batteries, glazes, plastics, and many other building materials.
Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.
Lead is a toxic metal that is widely used in numerous working environments including construction sites and manufacturing facilities. It is also found in various types of batteries, glazes, plastics, and many other building materials.
Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Exposure occurs through inhalation of respirable particles created when silica-containing materials are manipulated. Activities such as chipping, cutting, cutting, drilling, blasting, and grinding of silica-containing materials are expected to produce respirable particles.
Form to notify EHS of a combustion unit installation i.e. boiler, water heater, emergency generator, etc.
Topic: Environmental Affairs
This template can be adapted and utilized by Ohio State departments when developing machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures.
Topic: Radiation Safety
This document is a resource that covers bloodborne pathogen training information for custodians.