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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  • 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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  • Online Risk Assessment Tool (ORAT)

    September 9, 2022
    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. Additional university employees participate in the program due to job-related duties.  Part of this program is completion of an online risk assessment (ORAT) to identify, evaluate, manage and reduce potential health ...
    Person looking at computer

  • Safety Brief - Lifting Safety

    June 27, 2022
    Lift Smart - Think, Then Start!Lifting heavy items is one of the biggest causes of injury in the workplace.Improper heavy lifting can lead to:Back injuriesHerniasStrains and SprainsLifting is a breeze when you bend at the knees!Always bend at the knees when lifting an object.If an object is too heavy, get help. The maximum lifting weight for any individual should not exceed 50 pounds.Use equipmen...

  • Good Catch Spotlight - Active Gas Line

    April 15, 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 – Active Gas Line in Scheduled Building DemolitionIncident Type – U...

  • Good Catch Spotlight - Mechanical Room Hazards

    November 12, 2021
    Incident Type – Unsafe ConditionIncident Summary – A mechanical room was found to be unsecured, allowing unauthorized access, with a large amount of supplies, some of which were inflammable, blocking and leaning against an electrical distribution center. Any type of spark or heat from the electrical panels could have caught the materials on fire easily and caused serious property damage and/or in...
    items stored in front of an electrical panel

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