Environmental Health and Safety

A large part of university compliance deals with the safe management of labs and other researc h space, especially when dealing with chemicals and other potential toxic substances.

This section introduces researchers to OHIO health & safety policies and procedures, the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EHS), major components of lab safety, biosafety and radiation safety, as well as regulatory items pertaining to Ohio Public Employees Risk Reduction Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental P rotection Agency, National Institutes of Health, Ohio Department of Health, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This section is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a primer for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy research environment. Contact EHS for specific information and guidance.

University Environmental Health and Safety Policies
Below is a list of en vironmental health & safety related policies and procedures for OHIO. Please review these policies in the University Policy & Procedure Manual, either via the hard copy or online at: http://www.ohiou.edu/policy/index.html

44.104 - Hazardous Materials Management
44.105 - Fire Emergencies
44.106 - Chemical or Radioactive Spill Response
44.107 - Biohazards
44.108 - Hazardous and Radioactive Waste
44.109 - Safety Policy
44.110 - Reporting Hazardous Conditions
44.111 - Investigation of Non-Radiation Injury Incidents
44.115 - Environmental Health and Safety Code
44.118 - Occupational Safety and Health Implementation Policy

Environmental Health and Safety Department
EHS is responsible for coordinating most aspects of environmental management, health and safety on campus, and implementing safety regulations for the University. EHS staff members are available as technical consultants to the campus community. The department employs highly qualified, applied scientists/administrators in the areas of radiation safety, hazardous materials management, environmental management, public health sanitation, occupational health and safety, biosafety, lab safety, infectious waste, fire/life safety, and training.

There are two types of environmental health & safety programs at OHIO:

Department Level Programs - this includes the Chemical Hygiene Program (CHP), the Bloodborne Pathogens Program (BBP), and Biosafety Program. Although EHS staff provides oversight and technical support, all department leve l programs are implemented and managed by department chairs and their designees.

University-Wide Program - this includes the Infectious Waste, Radiation Safety, and the Hazardous Waste Programs. University-wide programs are developed, implemented and managed by EHS.


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