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.
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The City of Ohio State Podcast Season 2 Ep. 6: Environmental Health and Safety with Tina Bogac
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has a staff of 40 responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone on campus. On this episode of The City of Ohio State podcast, hear from EHS director Tina Bogac about how her team enhances safety in labs, classrooms and at the medical center.
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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.
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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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Register Nanomaterial Research
Nanotechnology is a practice that involves using nanoscale (typically less than 100 nanometers in one or more dimensions) structures to create new materials and products.
