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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  • Turning Passion into Purpose

    October 29, 2019
    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?”The EHS Safety Engineer’s grandparents had a cottage on the lake, and he used to swim there. That chance moment glanc...

  • Safety Brief - Dust Masks vs. Respirators

    October 22, 2019
    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.PDF file...

  • Safety Brief - Stay Alert and Don’t Get Hurt

    September 9, 2019
    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.  PDF file...

  • Safety Brief - 5 Steps to Ladder Safety

    August 14, 2019
    According to the International Association of Home Inspectors, there are more than 164,000 ladder-related injuries treated in the emergency room and 300 deaths annually in the United States caused by falls from ladders.  Remember to select the right ladder for the job and use only ladders in good condition.These simple tips will help you walk away from your next project.PDF file...

  • Walk More, Sit Less

    July 31, 2019
    Catherine Black has taken the wheel and is steering her life toward healthier outcomes. The former truckdriver – turned Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) officer – is committed to moving throughout her day. In her former life, Black often suffered from back problems while behind the wheel. She had two bulging disks, and one of them herniated 7 years ago. “The more movement I put in my day, th...

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