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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  • Meet Karsen Highley

    holman.126@osu.edu | October 5, 2023
    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.Learn more about our tea...
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  • Use Ducted Fume Hoods

    holman.126@osu.edu | October 4, 2023
    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. These filter...
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  • Register Nanomaterial Research

    holman.126@osu.edu | October 4, 2023
    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. The use of these structures is rapidly expanding across multiple industries, including research, revolutionizing everything from medicine to electronics. As laboratories explore deeper into nanotechnology and its potential benef...
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  • How to Store Chemical Waste

    holman.126@osu.edu | October 4, 2023
    Environmental Health and Safety strongly encourages the containment of all chemical waste within laboratory facilities. For instances where lab personnel are infrequently present, a chemical waste pickup request must be submitted before it is permissible to temporarily store the chemicals in the hallway.These containers must be securely closed and appropriately labeled to indicate the contents wi...
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  • Biological Safety Cabinets

    holman.126@osu.edu | October 4, 2023
    SF International tests and certifies biosafety cabinetry (BSC) to the standard NSF/ANSI 49, which outlines basic requirements for design, construction and performance. The NSF standard for BSCs establishes performance criteria and ensures that the BSC provides personnel, product and environmental protection along with reliable operation. BSCs that are not NSF certified do not have the NSF mark an...
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