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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  • Safety Brief - Take Your Training Online

    January 16, 2018
    Environmental Health and Safety has updated many of its online safety training programs to the new BuckeyeLearn system. This system is a university-wide online training tool, allowing learning and training opportunities to be easily accessed by the university community of faculty, staff, and student employees. In this edition of the Environmental Health and Safety brief, check out some of the ava...

  • Introduction to Laboratory Safety & EHS Course

    January 3, 2018
    Environmental Health and Safety will be offering the Introduction to Laboratory Safety & EHS course on February 13, 2018.  This 1/2-day course (12:30 – 4:30 p.m.)  is intended to give a high level overview of lab safety and Environmental Health and Safety at The Ohio State University. Training is intended for individuals who are new to the laboratory environment and is open to all university ...

  • New Online Risk Assessment Tool Launches Nov. 1

    October 25, 2017
    The Office of Research and Environmental Health and Safety are launching a new user-friendly web-based tool for conducting risk-based assessments – the Online Risk Assessment Tool (ORAT). The ORAT will replace the existing Occupational Health Registry on November 1, 2017.Because it is important that you understand the potential risks associated with your research or job-related duties – especiall...

  • Legionella Information - Newark

    October 25, 2017
    After receiving notification that a staff member on the Newark campus had been diagnosed with Legionella pneumonia, the university worked with the Wexner Medical Center, Columbus Public Health, the Licking County Health Department, the Ohio Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national Legionella consultant Tim Keane to test water in the Newark residence ...

  • Legionella Information - Columbus

    October 6, 2017
    After receiving notification that a student living in Drackett Tower (Columbus campus) had been diagnosed with Legionella pneumonia, the university worked with the Wexner Medical Center, Columbus Public Health, Ohio Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and national Legionella consultant Tim Keane to test water in the residence hall. Results found:Drinking founta...

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