Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

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  • 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...
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  • Keep Campus and Waterways Clean

    September 9, 2022
    As Buckeyes, we all can do our part to keep campus clean. Litter and other pollutants can end up in stormwater drains and later discharged into our waterways, having harmful effects on water quality and wildlife.Read more tips about storm water pollution prevention and what you can do to help keep our campus and waterways clean....
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  • Radiation Safety for Ancillary Staff

    September 9, 2022
    Training for Ancillary StaffAncillalry staff (housekeeping, maintenance, security, environmental services, facilities management, and emergency response personnel) should receive instruction before working in or visiting an area where entry is controlled because of the presence of radiation, such as research laboratories and patient care areas. Regulations require the extent of instruction be app...
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  • Excellence in Safety Award Winners - 2022

    September 9, 2022
    The University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC) at The Ohio State University recognized the fifth annual winners of the “Excellence in Safety” Award. The award, in three categories, recognizes a university faculty or staff member (Individual Award), an undergraduate or graduate student (Student Award) and a laboratory research group (Group Award) who has made a considerable contribution to impr...
    Award Winner 2022 - Brunelli Group

  • Meet Kelsey Weber

    September 9, 2022
    What is your official job title at EHS and a general description of your job duties? My official job title here at EHS is an OSHA Program Specialist! A general description of my job includes working and overseeing all aspects of compliance mainly regarding the Hearing Conservation Program and the Respiratory Protection Program.When did you begin working for OSU? I officially started working for O...

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