Occupational Health and Safety

Use compressed and liquefied gases safely by reviewing the university's guidelines for gas cylinder safety.

Learn the appropriate practices, university policies and regulatory requirements that must be followed when entering confined spaces on the Iowa State University campus

Use electricity safely, and lockout/tagout machinery and equipment prior servicing or maintenance.

Learn about EH&S' ergonomic program, which offers courses in office ergonomics and sprains and strains prevention, as well as ergonomic worksite evaluations.

Request exposure monitoring to evaluate your potential exposure to various biological, chemical, and physical workplace hazards.

Protect yourself from fall hazards with the appropriate safety equipment, work practices, and training.

We provide information and training for farm-related safety topics.

Learn how to prevent and recognize symptoms of heat stress in your workplace.

Conduct your hot work in Designated Hot Work Areas or under the Hot Work Permit Program. 

Identify and/or report air quality concerns in university facilities.

Learn how to safely work in shops and operate and maintain university tools and machines.

Protect yourself from specific hazards in your workplace with the available personal protective equipment (PPE).