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  • Safty Brief - Cold and Flu Safety Brief

    Nicole Holman | December 4, 2023
    How do you know if you have the cold or flu? While we are rapidly approaching the peak of cold and flu season, it is important to understand the differences between the common cold and the flu. Below are some common signs and symptons to prevent the early onset of the cold and flu during this season. Safety Tips Wash your hands - Wash your hands often with soap and water or with an alcohol based...
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  • Baker Earns Shared Values Award

    Brooke McKivergan | November 21, 2023
    Each quarter, members of the university compliance community nominate colleagues and partners who best exemplify the university’s Shared Values. This month, Environmental Health and Safety’s (EHS) Mitch Baker was selected to receive the Shared Values of Integrity and Respect Award. “Our nominees this quarter are a list of exemplary colleagues who demonstrate our Shared Values of integrity and...
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  • Scooter Safety

    Max Gamble | October 20, 2023
    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. Safety Tips Be mindful of where the scooter is parked to ensure that campus pathways are accesible...
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  • Mixed Hazard Radioactive Waste Liquids

    October 12, 2023
    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. But when the time comes to dispose of this material, then all hazards present must be taken into...

  • Meet Karsen Highley

    Nicole Holman | 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 team in...
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