Environmental Health and Safety

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Mar 28, 2016
The Department of Labor is issuing a long-awaited rule aimed at better protecting workers from inhaling silica dust.  
Feb 2, 2016
Test your home's drinking water
Jan 13, 2016
Recent chemical spills encourage review of laboratory practices.  
Jan 13, 2016
Hints for Staying Injury-Free on the Job and Getting Home Safely: If you are not authorized and trained as a Qualified Person, DO NOT work with electrical equipment or circuits. Qualified Person Training must cover:
Sep 22, 2015
The time change for "fall back" is nearly upon us!    Changing our clocks remind us to change out the alkaline batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  
Sep 18, 2015
Check around the furnace before turning on the heat for the first time. Make sure there’s nothing near it that’s flammable.
Jun 16, 2015
Exposure to heat, from exertion or hot environments, can cause illness and death.  Heat illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rashes.
Jun 3, 2015
As people start heading outdoors this summer, it is important to remember to take preventive measures against ticks.  While it is a good idea to take precautions year-round in Ohio, be extra vigilant as temperatures warm and ticks become more active.  
Apr 24, 2015
Great advice from our friends at Safe Bee
Apr 7, 2015
Don’t let this dangerous season catch you unaware. Be prepared! SAFE AREAS - Take a moment to figure out where they are at home and on campus.

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