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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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.
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  • New Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Platform Launching January 2026

    Nicole Holman | November 13, 2025
    Beginning January 2026, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will launch a new all-in-one platform, CampusOptics, that streamlines access to EHS-related requests and information through a single, user-friendly interface. Whether you're a laboratory researcher, department safety manager or an associate dean for research, the new platform replaces multiple systems and offers customizable dashboards...
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