Fact Sheet
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH & SAFETY
Safety Services Provided
General
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
o hazardous waste disposal
o industrial hygiene surveys for toxic vapor, gas, dust, or noise
o fire and safety inspections
o fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance
o coordinating fire and building evacuation drills
o laboratory fume hood inspections and tests
o chemical carcinogen registration and use approval
o asbestos identification and monitoring
o hazard communication and MSDS information
o prescription safety glasses
o personal protective equipment selection
o respirator issuance and fit testing
o accident investigation
o accident experience record keeping
o safety complaint investigation and resolution
o hazardous chemical emergency response and spill clean up
o safety training
Contact EHS:
[email protected]
oregonstate.edu/ehs/
541 • 737 • 2273
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Safety Instruction # 17 – rev. 09/2007