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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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  • 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...
    Kelsey Weber

  • Radioactive Waste Billing

    September 9, 2022
    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 2023Dry Active Waste (off-site disposal)         $329.66/cu ftDry Active Waste (decay)                        $143.57/cu ft ...

  • A Bad Day in the Lab - Unlabled Waste Containers

    September 9, 2022
    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. When mixed, the incompatible wastes created a rapid reaction and over-pressu...
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