EH&S 2016 Annual Report
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Just the Facts
EH&S by the numbers: 2016
22
- Ergonomic evaluations
38
- X-ray System surveys
61
- Storm Shelter sign installations
86
- Radioactive leak tests completed
89
- Tax Free ethanol applications processed
90
- Autoclave tests
128
- Radiation packages received
206
– Asbestos bulk samples collected / analyzed
238
- Biosafety cabinet certifications coordinated
253
- Fire extinguishers added to inventory
282
- Stormwater inspections
324
- Rad Materials laboratory containment surveys
356
- Radioactive Samples and Sources
625
- Pieces of laboratory equipment inspected
before disposal or release to asset recovery
631
- Asbestos air samples collected and analyzed
1,523
- Personal Dosimeters Issued
24,782
- Online EH&S courses completed
72,180
- Fire extinguisher inspections
214,145
- Visits to EH&S website
278,416
- Waste incinerated (lbs)
564,613
- EH&S web page visited
6,772,265
Hits on the EH&S web page
Weathering the storm
In Iowa, the weather can change in a flash.
As the official weather information provider
for Iowa State University, EH&S works
diligently to keep the campus prepared and
safe in the event of severe weather. EH&S
weather related web pages received over
27,000
page hits in 2016, reinforcing the
need for accurate and reliable information at
just the click of a mouse.
EH&S continued its partnership with the
National Weather Service and provided
annual Storm Spotter training for the campus
community. This training gives individuals
the tools to act in the event of severe weather.
Since its inception, over
200
individuals on
campus have participated in the course.
A Protocol for Research
Working with the Office for Responsible
Research on committees and reviewing
protocols.
619
- Animals - IACUC
144
- Biohazards - IBC
5
- Humans - IRB
5
- Radiation - RSC