Tagged: Environmental Affairs
Methylene Chloride Fact Sheet for Non-Research
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
DCM WCPP Template
Methylene Chloride Rule Executive Summary
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.
Combustion Unit Installation Notification Form
Form to notify EHS of a combustion unit installation i.e. boiler, water heater, emergency generator, etc.
Chemical Waste Labeling Guideline
Guidelines for lebeling checmical and hazardous waste from university sources.
Chemical and Biological Waste Packaging and Labeling Guidlines
Infectious Waste Generator Certificate of Registration
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
Radioactive Waste Disposal Flowchart