Environmental Health and Safety 2013 Annual Report

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RIVER TO RIVER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

We partner with the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) and coordinate with state agencies to provide training and support services.

Through the CIRAS – EH&S Outreach partnership, we offer training courses and health and safety consultation services such as air monitoring, ergonomics and plan review to businesses and manufacturers across the state of Iowa.

In 2013 we expanded our online manufacturer's training course catalog to include:

  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Maintenance
  • GHS for Manufacturers
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Manual Materials Handling
  • Underground Storage Tank Class A, B, and C Operators.

EH&S also developed four online modules for Iowa Department of Natural Resources Incinerator Operator training. The course is provided in Ames and on-site for industrial clients. The online modules will reduce classroom time, which reduces costs for the university and clients.

Invaluable

For the past 4 years EH&S has partnered with CIRAS to supply Iowa manufacturers with solutions to their safety initiatives. The EH&S team has been invaluable in assisting in such areas as indoor air quality, indoor sound testing, assisting clients in reviewing the Safety of their work environment and many other areas. This association has been an integral part of CIRAS's success in meeting our clients' needs.

Jim Poe - Project Manager
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

EH&S will also continue to manage the State of Iowa UST Operator Training Data Management System through 2014. This contract was renewed by the Iowa Comprehensive Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Board.