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Monthly Training
Respiratory Protection
Required annually for members who wear respiratory protection.
Register- Class will take place the first Tuesday of each month.
- Next opportunity: November 5, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Facilities Management North building, Room 101C
Bloodborne Pathogen
Required annually for members under OSHA's standard.
Register- Class will take place the second Tuesday of each month.
- Next opportunity: November 12, 9-9:45 a.m. or 2-2:45 p.m.
- EHS Conference Room, University Health Services 003
Employee Training
Topics include haz comm, fire safety, office safety, back safety, and slips, trips, and falls.
Register- Class will take place the third Thursday of each month.
- Next opportunity: October 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- EHS Conference Room, University Health Services 003
Fire Safety Training
Includes hands-on fire extinguisher training using the Bullex simulator.
Register- Class will take place the second Friday of each month.
- Next opportunity: November 8, 9-10 a.m.
- EHS Conference Room, University Health Services 003
Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Training
Training for principal investigators and graduate assistants.
Register- Class will take place the fourth Tuesday of each month.
- Next opportunity: October 22, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- EHS Conference Room, University Health Services 003
Additional Training Opportunities
OSHA 300A Logs
Forms and Permits
New Forms
Our department is moving to a new system for submitting permits! CampusOptics is a platform specifically designed to assist with environmental, health, and safety-related program implementation and monitoring on college campuses. Login to your OSU CampusOptics account here!
We hope this new system will streamline our processes, but in the meantime, please contact us with any questions or issues.
Safety Documents
Fact Sheets
Access useful fact sheets and brief safety information. Topics include:
- Accident Investigation
- Ergonomics
- Laboratory Safety
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
Manuals
Access safety information and guidance documents. Topics include:
- Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Machine Guarding Checklist
- Respiratory Protection Program Manual
Reporting Safety ConcernsCall EHS with any concerns regarding the safety of campus personnel or facilities.
Such concerns could include unsafe work environments or classrooms, unsafe work practices, perceived poor indoor air quality, and more.