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  • Electrical Safety for Custodial Staff

    Environmental Health and Safety | March 29, 2024
    Electrical safety is a fundamental aspect of custodial job duties, playing a crucial role in safeguarding both personnel and property. Custodial staff are frequently exposed to various electrical hazards while performing their duties. Understanding and adhering to electrical safety practices are essential to mitigate the risk of accidents and injuries.Electrical HazardsElectric ShockCustodial sta...

  • Hot Work Safety

    gamble.230@osu.edu | March 22, 2024
    Hot work is one of the leading causes of construction fires.According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 4,440 structure fires each year result from hot work. Below are some practices that hot work operators and site personnel should abide by to safeguard their construction site:Ensure that the hot work permit is approved and posted prior to work beginning, and that all sm...
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  • Demonstrating Shared Values

    holman.126@osu.edu | March 14, 2024
    Bringing values to life positively impacts our work and team culture. When we better understand one another and know we are working with colleagues who reinforce and solidify our values, together we establish a sense of belonging for all. How can you recognize those who contribute positively and reinforce the five value principles and behaviors? Excellence and Impact &...
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  • Environmental Health and Safety Annual Report

    March 12, 2024
    Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assists the university community in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors. EHS also works to protect the local community and environment from potential hazards on campus and instills safety, health and environmental stewardship in the work they perform. The office is responsible fo...
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  • Chemical Fume Hood Testing and Certification

    holman.126@osu.edu | March 8, 2024
    Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) worked to update the existing chemical fume hood performance testing and certification procedure. This procedure covers hoods with traditional vertical and/or horizontal sashes, walk-in units, and hoods with either low or traditional air flow capabilities. Other engineering controls such as benchtop hoods,...
    close-up of fumehood and chemicals

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