Many employees on campus work with potentially hazardous chemicals. A common hazard associated with some chemicals is the potential for internal exposure, caused by inhaling the chemical’s vapors or fumes.
Do you know if you are being over-exposed to the chemicals you work with?
A safety data sheet (SDS) provides important safety information regarding specific chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures. A SDS should be available for reference in any area where chemicals are being used or stored.
A chemical fume hood is type of local ventilation device that is designed to limit exposure to hazardous or toxic fumes, vapors, or dusts. Many different types of fume hoods exist, but there are certain rules that should be followed for all types of chemical fume hoods.
The role and mission of the PERRP Act is to ensure public employees in Ohio have safe and healthy working conditions. The Act also requires public employers to display a “notice” to inform employees of their rights and responsibilities. In this edition of the Environmental Health and Safety brief, learn how to get a printed copy of the required poster.
Healthy habits can prevent or stop the spread of infections. In this edition of the Environmental Health and Safety brief, learn a few tips to follow to help prevent and spread possible infections.
Environmental Health and Safety has updated many of its online safety training programs to the new BuckeyeLearn system. This system is a university-wide online training tool, allowing learning and training opportunities to be easily accessed by the university community of faculty, staff, and student employees. In this edition of the Environmental Health and Safety brief, check out some of the available training.
Almost everything in an office today operates on electricity. Electrical equipment is potentially hazardous if improperly used or maintained. In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to keep your workspace safe from electrical hazards.
Work-related injuries happen every day. Help us to achieve a safer working environment by raising awareness for June’s National Safety Month. In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn steps to improve your safety.
