The key to good housekeeping is "maintaining."
Organizing and cleaning should be done regularly, not just when absolutely necessary. The risk of injuries and accidents greatly decreases when performing a regular cleanup.
Poor Housekeeping Results:
Research members of The Ohio State University are invited to join Environmental Health and Safety for its virtual spring Lab Manager Q&A session on May 17, 2 p.m.
Your safety is our top priority. Students, faculty, staff, visitors and patients are encouraged to report conditions that they believe could have resulted in more serious consequences so proper actions can be implemented to prevent future injuries or property damage. A recent example of a Good Catch is listed below.
A chemical fume hood is type of local ventilation device designed to limit exposure to hazardous or toxic fumes, vapors, or dusts. There are different types of chemical fume hoods with certain rules that should be followed.
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Portable space heaters can pose a fire safety hazard. Using unapproved or unsafe space heaters or using them in an inappropriate or unsafe manner presents a fire risk. Although they are nice to have for extra warmth, they can cause burns and fires if not used properly.
