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  • Scooter Safety

    While The Ohio State University supports alternative mobility options, it is important that we keep the safety of our campus community a top priority. While there is increasing scooter traffic that occurs on campus, scooter operators should review and adhere to the following rules and safety tips. 

     

  • Mixed Hazard Radioactive Waste Liquids

    Using multiple hazard types (corrosive, flammable, toxic, etc.) together will generate mixed hazard material. When one of the hazards present is radioactivity, then the radioactive nature of the material usually takes regulatory precedent as far as the day-to-day use of the material is concerned.

  • Meet Karsen Highley

    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.

  • Use Ducted Fume Hoods

    Environmental Health and Safety prohibits the acquisition of ductless fume hoods in laboratory environments due to safety concerns for people and property. Unlike traditional ducted fume hoods, which vent hazardous fumes and chemicals outside the laboratory through a dedicated ventilation system, ductless fume hoods rely on internal filtration systems to remove specific contaminants.

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