Cold weather quickly can become very dangerous and can drive down internal body temperature. In extreme cases, injuries may occur or permanent tissue damage or death could result. Take some simple precautions to stay safe during winter weather.
It’s the holiday season, but whether you’re decorating your cubicle or office, remember to keep safety a top priority and follow all departmental policies and protocols. In this edition of the Environmental Health and Safety brief, learn 12 tips to keep your office a safe environment.
Particulate respirators and nuisance dust masks often are confused. These masks may look similar, but they have very important differences! If you wear a respirator in the workplace, make sure you know the differences and that you are wearing the appropriate equipment.
There are several hazards that exist for pedestrians traveling on and around campus. Do you know how to avoid dangerous situations? In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to make it safely to your destination.
According to the International Association of Home Inspectors, there are more than 164,000 ladder-related injuries treated in the emergency room and 300 deaths annually in the United States caused by falls from ladders. Remember to select the right ladder for the job and use only ladders in good condition.
These simple tips will help you walk away from your next project.
Summer is bringing the heat. Are you prepared? Being exposed to excessive heat and humidity can cause serious conditions such as heat illness and heat stress. In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to beat the heat.
Approximately 2.1 million workers enter confined spaces annually. Don't fall victim to their dangers.
Environmental Health and Safety offers a course in Confined Space Entry. The training provides the user with an understanding of the responsibilities of various Ohio State departments when employees enter confined spaces, knowledge of the numerous hazards that may exist in a confined space, capable of recognizing what makes an area a “permit”– or “non-permit”–required confined space, and the requirements for rescue and emergency services during confined space entry. The user will know how to obtain a permit for entering a confined space and how...
As the weather gets warmer, it’s a great time to start planning for thunderstorms and other severe weather. Facilities Operations and Development’s Environmental Health and Safety reminds everyone to prepare by having flashlights and batteries on hand. If you encounter a thunderstorm or other severe weather, be sure to seek shelter. If you can’t get inside, be sure to stay in your vehicle. List of severe storm procedures.
A “near miss” is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage - but had the potential to do so. If you experience or witness a near miss, make sure you notify your supervisor or take the appropriate action so that the incident doesn’t happen again. You or someone else might not be so lucky the next time!
