Author: Paige Diane Pittman

Essential Resources and Responsibilities for Starting Research Safely Research excellence starts with safety. Before you begin any lab or research activity, know the safety requirements that apply to your work and where to go for help. EHS Resources Environmental Health...

Guidelines for Waste Disposal Tags Waste Container Labeling Labeling waste containers and their contents are key to having a safe environment for all Purdue staff and students. Protocols established by Purdue’s EHS department comply with EPA and IDEM regulations. Hazardous Waste...

Safety Reminders for Navigating Campus During Crane Lift Operations Crane lifts are an important part of many construction, maintenance and equipment projects across campus. From installing large equipment to moving materials, these operations require careful planning and coordination to keep...

Resources and Guidance for Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being at Purdue Mental health is an important part of overall well-being, and mental health challenges are common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults...

Potential Dangers and Required Trainings Confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, vaults and pipelines, are large enough for a worker to enter but have limited means of entry or exit and are not designed for continuous occupancy. Recognizing the hazards,...

Controlling Dust from Concrete Work Protect Yourself from Silica Dust Silica dust is created when materials such as concrete, brick, stone and mortar are cut, drilled, ground or crushed. Breathing in this fine dust can cause serious, permanent health problems....

A Researcher's Guide to New Radioactive and X-Ray Work on Campus  Radiation Work on Campus All work involving radiation sources (material and devices) must be cleared by the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) before use. See Purdue’s Radiation Safety Manual for information. All...

Procedures for Spill Clean-up and Reporting A non-emergency spill is defined as a small amount (generally defined as less than 1 liter) of a chemical or material spilled that is not highly toxic or reactive; does not present a significant...

What to Know Before You Enter Construction sites across campus use signage to communicate important safety information and help protect workers, visitors and the campus community. These signs are not just informational, they are required safety controls that help prevent...

Preventing Injuries at Work Over the past three years, shoulder injuries have accounted for a significant number of workplace incidents, with many resulting in employees being unable to perform their regular job duties. These injuries are often linked to repetitive...