EH&S has been established to provide consultation
to OSU administration, faculty, staff and students in the areas of environmental
protection, employee health, and employee/facility safety
EH&S is located at the Oak Creek building,
corner of 30th and Western
It is OSU policy that all employees and students conduct their work and activities in a safe manner
EH&S is responsible for developing, coordinating and
promoting the OSU safety program
It is NOT the responsibility
of EH&S to provide a safe and healthful work environment; this
responsibility has been assigned to faculty and staff administrators for the
areas under their control
Responsibilities
Acceptance of safety responsibility is the cornerstone
of the OSU safety program
EH&S is responsible for monitoring and ensuring, as
far as reasonably possible, the University's compliance with local, state,
and federal safety and health regulations
EH&S provides the following safety services
hazardous waste disposal
industrial hygiene surveys for toxic vapor, gas,
dust, or noise
fire and safety inspections
fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance
coordinating fire and building evacuation drills
laboratory fume hood inspections and tests
chemical carcinogen registration and use approval
asbestos identification and monitoring
hazard communication and MSDS information
prescription safety glasses
personal protective equipment selection
respirator issuance and fit testing
accident investigation
accident experience record keeping
safety complaint investigation and resolution
hazardous chemical emergency response and spill
clean up
