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  • Ohio State's Shared Values

    January 27, 2023
    As shared on the Office of Academic Affairs website, in 2019, Ohio State began to implement a university-wide Shared Values Initiative that reminds us of the values that we share as a university community and our shared commitment to those values. The Shared Values are: Excellence and Impact Diversity and Innovation Inclusion and Equity Care and Compassion Integrity and Respect All are encouraged...
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  • 2023 Safety Representatives

    January 27, 2023
    In 2023, you may be seeing a new safety representative in your areas. Each inspector is working to introduce themselve to you. In the meantime, please view the redistribution of building representatives below. Building Inspector 1314 Kinnear Road Mitch Baker 1315 Kinnear Road (Mus of Bio Div) Eric Petz 2012 Kenny Rd Dave Puskas 680 Ackerman Road Dave Puskas 930 Kinnear Rd CAR Mitch Baker AARL...
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  • Meet Tom Novotny

    January 27, 2023
    What is your official job title at EHS and a general description of your job duties?Director, Environmental Affairs . I manage the university’s environmental compliance program. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable air, water, waste, and hazardous materials regulations. When did you begin working for OSU?March 2013 How long have you been with EHS?Almost 10 years Why did you decide on...
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  • Review Potential Exposures and Injury Response

    January 27, 2023
    Do you know where to seek medical treatment if you have a potential exposure or an injury in the laboratory? Where you seek treatment for all non-life threatening potential exposures or injuries is dependent upon your employment status at Ohio State. EHS has created a Potential Exposure and Injury Response flow chart to help assist laboratories with where to go. It is recommended this be reviewed...
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  • Following Animal Care and Use Protocols

    January 27, 2023
    Animal satellite housing areas are approved locations outside of dedicated housing used to house animals. As more satellite housing space is approved on campus, EHS would like to remind laboratory staff that the space is an extension of the laboratory and all practices and procedures in the laboratory should be followed in addition to the expectations set forth by the Animal Care and Use Program...
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