Youngstown State University recognizes its responsibility to protect and assure the health and safety of the students, employees and visitors to the campus. It is the responsibility of EHS to assure that the University meets all of its legal obligations as they pertain to health, safety, and the environment, and to assist faculty, staff & students in their efforts to comply with all regulatory agencies and provide a safe & healthy working environment.
Laboratories and maker spaces have different safety and health risks than other learning areas on campus. Therefore, individuals working in these spaces must have specific safety and health knowledge and awareness of these risks. This webpage will provide information for both laboratory and maker spaces on YSU campus properties. It is the expectation, and responsibility of those individuals to be familiar with, and follow the information provided.
General Safety and Health
Due to the inherent risk associated with laboratory and maker spaces general safety and health rules and guidelines have been developed. It is expected that everyone working in these areas understand and follow these rules and guidelines.
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Waste Management
Competent Person Responsibilities for Lab and Makerspace
Area Specific Safety and Health
Based on the activities, tools, equipment and materials used in the laboratories and maker spaces, specific safety and health rules and guidelines apply. It is expected that everyone working in these areas understand and follow these rules and guidelines.
Biology
The Biological Safety Program provides guidance to faculty, students, and staff working with biological materials. The program includes details on proper precautions, equipment, and facilities, that biohazardous materials can be handled without undue risk to themselves, their peers, their families, and the environment. Responsibility for maintaining related safety guidelines and coordinating the biological safety program is assigned to EHS.
For information regarding biological waste, visit ysu.edu/ehs/cmc/waste/biological
Chemistry
Chemistry Lab Inspection Checklist
General Guidelines for Academic Lab Safety
Engineering
STEM Statement of Safety Expectations
STEM Clubs & Teams Safety Requirements
STEM General Safety Orientation Training Manual
Unattended Operations Taking Place signage document
Maker Spaces
General Safety Orientation Makerspaces - WIP, WTC, ETC, Art, Ceramics, Theatre, Scene Shop
Statement of Safety Expectations
Makerspace Inspection Checklist