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  • Good Catch Spotlight - Explosive Compound

    October 18, 2022
    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.Incident Title – Potentially Explosive Compound Found in Chemical Fume HoodInciden...
    Hood that states "do not touch hood"

  • Volunteers Help Beautify Jennings Hall Rain Garden

    October 13, 2022
    On Saturday, October 8, student volunteers joined Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) staff to clean and maintain the Jennings Hall rain gardens. Volunteers, including the Texnikoi Engineering Honorary and the Ecological Engineering Society, weeded, trimmed perennials and mulched 22 garden boxes during the annual fall event, which has taken place since 2013. The rain gardens were among the firs...
    Students participating in the Jennings Rain Garden Clean-Up.

  • Safety Brief - Box Cutter Safety

    October 5, 2022
    Box cutters can be very convenient tools that are easy to use. However, just because they are simple does not mean they are not hazardous. Follow the tips below to ensure you are handling these sharp objects safely!Safety TipsEnsure the blade is exposed just enough to cut through the material.Be sure to cut away from your body when cutting something, instead of cutting towards you.Apply consisten...
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  • Volunteers Needed to Help Beautify Jennings Hall Rain Garden

    September 14, 2022
    Volunteers are needed to help support autumn clean-up efforts at the Jennings Hall Rain Garden at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8. Environmental Health and Safety needs volunteers to remove trash, weeds, mulch and maintain the garden boxes. These efforts will ensure that this important storm water facility maintains its beauty and functionality as a rain garden. Since 2013, the garden has been m...
    Volunteers Needed

  • Respirator Use Guidelines and Fit Testing

    September 9, 2022
    Employees who wear a respirator as part of their job duties are required to follow Environmental Health and Safety’s (EHS) respiratory protection program guidelines. Developed in compliance with the State of Ohio Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) and OSHA rules, the guidelines support a safe working environment while ensuring employees comply with regulations. Annual online traini...
    Photo of person with respirator

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