Tagged: Environmental Affairs

FACT SHEET

Methylene Chloride 

Introduction In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating the chemical Methylene Chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect human health from health risks such as neurotoxicity effects and cancer from inhalation or dermal exposures. Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor.

Methylene Chloride Workplace Chemical Protection Program Requirements

DMC WCPP Template

Risk Management Rule for Methylene Chloride under TSCA Impact on Universities 

In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). University research operations will be impacted, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) departments will be burdened by additional workload as well as equipment and service costs to comply with this new rule. 

Form to notify EHS of a combustion unit installation i.e. boiler, water heater, emergency generator, etc.

Combustion Unit Installation Notification Form (Word Doc)

Guidelines for lebeling checmical and hazardous waste from university sources.

Chemical Waste Labeling Guideline (PDF)

Chemical and Biological Waste Packaging and Labeling Guidlines (PDF)

State issued registration for all OSU locations of infectious waste genration of more than 50 lbs per month.

Infectious Waste Generator Certificate of Registration (PDF)

Sharps Waste Disposal Flowchart (PDF)

Radioactive Waste Disposal Flowchart (PDF)