The University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC) at The Ohio State University recognized the fifth annual winners of the “Excellence in Safety” Award.
Excellence in Safety Award Winners - 2022
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Meet Kelsey Weber
What is your official job title at EHS and a general description of your job duties?
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Radioactive Waste Billing
The cost of radioactive material waste disposal has increased with the new fiscal year. Rates were last changed for fiscal year 2020.
Pricing is as follows:
FY 2023
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A Bad Day in the Lab - Unlabled Waste Containers
Unlabeled organic solvent waste was poured into a larger 4-liter container of aqua regia (concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated nitric acid). The aqua regia waste container was recapped, the hood sash was closed and left alone. Within minutes, lab occupants heard a whistling sound, followed by a loud explosion.
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Online Risk Assessment Tool (ORAT)
Participation in the Ohio State’s Occupational Health Program is mandatory for all faculty, staff, students, and volunteers who work in university laboratories and animal facilities.
