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  • Safety Brief - Eye Protection

    Max Gamble | March 5, 2025
    Selecting the right eye protection. See Safety Clearly Protecting your eyes is crucial in any workplace or activity where hazards exist. Choosing the right type of eye protection depends on the types of hazards present. Selecting the appropriate equipment ensures compliance with safety regulations and, most importantly, prevents injuries. Safety Glasses Designed to protect against impact hazards...
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  • Safety Brief - Fume Hoods vs Biosafety Cabinets

    Max Gamble | January 27, 2025
    Right Equipment, Right Protection Chemical Fume Hoods or Biosafety Cabinets Understanding when to use a chemical fume hood versus a biosafety cabinet (BSC) is critical for maintaining both personal and environmental safety. Here is a quick guide, but note that this guidance does not apply to every situation. Refer to your specific protocols or consult with EHS. Chemical Fume Hoods For working with...
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  • Good Catch Spotlight - Chemical Safety

    Nicole Holman | January 22, 2025
    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 Chemical Safety During Lab Move Prevents Injury Incident Type...
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  • Excellence in Safety Award Winners - 2024

    Nicole Holman | November 5, 2024
    The University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC) at The Ohio State University recognized the seventh 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...

  • Safety Brief - Nanotechnology

    Max Gamble | October 23, 2024
    Nanotechnology Safety Nanotechnology: Small Particles, Big Precautions Nanotechnology involves the manipulation and control of materials at a very small scale, typically between 1 and 100 nanometers. Due to their small size, they exhibit unique properties that have many potential benefits, but also present distinct health risks with exposure. Engineering Controls Utilize chemical fume hoods or...
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