Tagged: Occupational Health and Safety
Methylene Chloride Compliance Guide
Introduction
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride (dichloromethane, DCM, CAS# 75-09-2) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This regulation significantly impacts campus research, facilities, and operations, introducing stringent compliance requirements for laboratories and non-laboratory units. The ruling prohibits most industrial and commercial uses of the methylene chloride, including in research, laboratory and workspaces.
3D Printer Safety
Ergonomic Tips for Custodial Staff
Maintaining a clean environment through custodial work responsibilities can be both physically demanding and have the potential to cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to ergonomic risk factors. Some of these risk factors include repetitive motions, awkward postures, vibration, bending, and lifting. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to adhere to proper ergonomic practices. Here are some tips that can enhance custodial ergonomics.
Mopping and Sweeping Floors
Lead Safety Fact Sheet
Lead Exposure
Lead is a toxic metal that is widely used in numerous working environments including construction sites and manufacturing facilities. It is also found in various types of batteries, glazes, plastics, and many other building materials.
Silica Dust Fact Sheet
What is silica and how do I get exposed?
Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Exposure occurs through inhalation of respirable particles created when silica-containing materials are manipulated. Activities such as chipping, cutting, cutting, drilling, blasting, and grinding of silica-containing materials are expected to produce respirable particles.
Potential Exposure Emergency Response
Flow chart for staff to know where to go if they are injured in the lab.OSHA Safety Day Agenda 2023
Lockout Tagout Procedure Template
This template can be adapted and utilized by Ohio State departments when developing machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures.
Toolbox Talk Custodial Bloodborne Pathogens
This document is a resource that covers bloodborne pathogen training information for custodians.
Personal Protective Equipment Training
This training covers general information on varying types of personal protective equipment.