Skip to main content

News

  • Building a Culture of Safety Beyond the Classroom

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 29, 2026
    For students preparing to enter the construction industry, safety is more than a set of rules to follow on a job site. At The Ohio State University, it is a mindset that Berry Grant IV wants students to carry with them throughout their careers. Grant, senior facilities safety program manager for Facilities Operations and Development’s (FOD) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team, has taught...
    Berry is seen standing in front of a group of students who are gathered around him while standing.

  • Submit Excellence in Safety Award Nominations by April 10

    February 16, 2026
    Submit nominations for the 2026 University Laboratory Committee “Excellence in Safety” Awards. These awards recognize a university faculty or staff member (Individual Award), student (Individual Student Award) and a laboratory research group (Group Award) who have made a considerable contribution to improving laboratory safety on the Ohio State campus. The nomination deadline has been extended...
    Woman looking at microscope

  • Winter Safety Tips

    Nicole Holman | January 26, 2026
    Winter Safety Tips Here are some helpful safety tips and useful items that you can pack if you are traveling or on the road during this winter season. Be prepared and pack the necessities during the cold season: Shovel Tire snow chains Windshield scraper Extra coats, hats, and mittens Sleeping bags, blankets, or quilts Water and snacks Cell phones and a portable charger Battery-powered radio...
    Graphic with text "Safety Brief"

  • Update, Verify Chemical Inventory by Dec. 12

    Nicole Holman | December 4, 2025
    In January 2026, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will launch CampusOptics, an all-in-one platform that streamlines access to EHS-related requests and information through a single, user-friendly interface. In advance of the launch, users with current chemical inventory in EHS Assistant need to verify and/or update their inventory by December 12, 2025. Once the CampusOptics implementation is...
    woman reviewing chemicals

  • Tina Bogac Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | November 21, 2025
    From hazardous material response to air-quality monitoring on game days and everything in between, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) works behind the scenes to keep Buckeyes safe and build a stronger safety culture. Hear how the team supports campus wide operations and introduces tools that make safety and compliance more efficient.
    City of Ohio State Podcast

News Archive