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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...
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  • 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 injuries Hernias Strains and Sprains Lifting 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...
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  • 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 Demolition Incident Type –...
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  • Good Catch Spotlight - Mechanical Room Hazards

    November 12, 2021
    Incident Type – Unsafe Condition Incident 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...
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  • Good Catch Program

    July 8, 2021
    In autumn 2020, Environmental Health and Safety launched the Good Catch Program to help prevent injuries or property damage and improve the safety culture in the university. The program provides a new avenue for anyone in the university community to report unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment. EHS has been pleased to see how the Good Catch Program has continued to gain traction since it was first...
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