Author: Paige Diane Pittman

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 Radioactive Sources and X-Ray Devices 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...

Key Steps for Safe Autoclave Use in Laboratory Settings Autoclaves use high-pressure saturated steam to sterilize laboratory equipment and materials. Proper operation is essential to prevent burns, explosions and exposure to biological or chemical hazards. Before Operating Only trained personnel...

eShipGlobal and Shipment Approvals All domestic, international, and dangerous goods shipments related to university business must be requested through eShipGlobal. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) review and approval is required for shipments containing hazardous chemicals, biological materials, dry ice and...

Tips to help prevent stairway injuries Every year, thousands of people are injured in stair-related falls. Many of these incidents can be prevented by following a few simple safety practices and staying alert to potential hazards. Stair Safety Tips Avoid...

Liquid nitrogen safe handling and use Liquid nitrogen is commonly used in laboratories for cryogenic storage, cooling and specialized experimental applications. It is a colorless, odorless, inert and non-toxic cryogenic liquid, with a boiling point of -320°F (-196°C). Asphyxiation Hazard...