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FOD’s Environmental Health and Safety team is excited to announce that the Good Catch program, which has a goal to reduce accidents in the workplace and classroom environments, is launching this week.

As a child, Scott Kelsey never missed an episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy. The Research Associate loved the half-hour action science program on PBS.

“It was really funny, but you learned a lot of interesting things, too,” Kelsey said. “I remember we would record episodes, and it was a really good science communication show for kids.”

Kent Halloran was a child when he saw a newspaper headline that would change his life forever. The caption in the Toledo Blade said, “Lake Erie is Dead.” 

“That headline scared me,” Halloran said. “How do you refer to this immense, freshwater resource as dead? How does that happen?”

Particulate respirators and nuisance dust masks often are confused. These masks may look similar, but they have very important differences! If you wear a respirator in the workplace, make sure you know the differences and that you are wearing the appropriate equipment.

There are several hazards that exist for pedestrians traveling on and around campus. Do you know how to avoid dangerous situations? In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to make it safely to your destination.