Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Tagged: Environmental Affairs

  • Lead-Acid Batteries

    Ohio EPA guideline for lead-acid batteries.

  • Lead Paint: Best Practices for Painting

    Personal Protective Equipment (As Needed)

  • Pollution Prevention Guide for Laboratories

    What is a hazardous waste?

    The first step in any pollution prevention plan is to understand what is a hazardous waste. Once you know what constitutes a hazardous waste, then you are able to evaluate your processes to determine whether you are a generator of hazardous waste. At this point you can put into practice your strategies for reducing your waste generation.

  • Biohazardous Waste Packaging Procedure

    Steps to package biohazardous and infectious waste.

  • Household Hazardous Waste

    It is estimated that almost one half of household waste can be recycled and not sent to a landfill. However, a small portion would be considered a hazardous material. Many common household products contain hazardous chemicals that can pose a threat to people and the environment, especially when improperly handled or disposed.

  • Infectious Waste Spill Containment and Clean-Up Procedure

    Infectious waste spills must be contained and cleaned up immediately.

    I. A spill kit containing absorbent material, bleach or another USEPA registered tuberculocidal disinfectant,
    biohazard bags, gloves, eye protection, and a biohazard sharps container must be accessible in the laboratory.

  • Hazardous Chemical Alternatives

    The table below lists some possible alternatives to chemicals routinely used in the laboratory. The alternatives represent less toxic or non-hazardous materials that will help in reducing hazardous waste generation.

    ORIGINAL MATERIAL

    SUBSTITUTE

  • Greenhouse Gas Reporting Monitoring Plan

    The objective of the monitoring plan is to establish a series of QA activities that will provide a high level of confidence in the data reported.

  • Underground Storage Tanks

    The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law that requires the regulation of underground storage tanks (USTs). The purpose of the law is to prevent the contamination of soil and water from leaking storage tanks. An underground storage tank is a tank or combination of tanks connected by piping systems that have at least 10% of their combined volume beneath the ground.

  • Transportation of Hazardous Materials

    Hazardous materials are commonly used throughout the University for research, teaching, and maintenance related work. The utilization of these substances often requires the transportation of the material from one location to another. It is during the transportation phase that containers are most vulnerable to breakage and spillage. When a hazardous materials spill occurs, it frequently can create unsafe conditions, which can interrupt normal activities.