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  • Excellence in Safety Award Winners – 2025

    The University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC) at The Ohio State University recognized the eighth annual winners of the “Excellence in Safety” Award. The award, in three categories, recognizes a university faculty or staff member (Individual Award), an undergraduate or graduate student (Student Award) and a laboratory research group (Group Award) who has made considerable contribution to impro...
  • EHS Leads Hazardous Materials Training

    Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety and the Columbus Division of Fire (CFD) joined forces at The Ohio State University for a high-stakes training exercise simulating hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents inside Celeste Laboratory.EHS, DPS and CFD practiced two HAZMAT response scenarios inside the lab, thanks to the help of the Department o...
  • Heat Check - Safety Brief

    Heat Check How heat index affects the bodyKnown as the “feels-like” temperature, this takes into account both air temperature and humidity. It reflects how hot it actually feels to the human body. Refer to the heat index temperatures below for guidance.Temperature zones:Danger (>95°F)Conditions are dangerous! Heat-related illness can develop faster and be more serious.Warning (85-90°F)Con...
  • Waste Service Hours of Operation Updates

    Please note the following changes to our hours of operation in the coming weeks due to the Juneteenth and July 4th holidays. Week of Juneteenth HolidayThere will only be one biohazardous waste service the week of June 16. This service will be available on Wednesday, June 18. Please be sure that all requests for biowaste service are entered by 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning.All other...
  • Safety Brief - Flammable Storage

    Flammable Storage CabinetsThink Before You StoreFlammable storage cabinets are essential for laboratory and shop safety, designed to protect flammable liquids from external fire sources. Properly storing only the appropriate materials, within regulated quantities, is key to a safe working environment. For more information, contact EHS.Allowable Items to Store:Flammable LiquidsIncludes oil-based p...

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