Environmental Health & Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental health and safety programs that will positively impact working, learning, and living conditions on campus.

Recent News

January 5 - 16, 2026: Academic & Administrative Building Fire Alarm Inspections

A contractor will be conducting building fire alarm inspections for academic and administrative buildings starting Monday, January 5, 2026, with a projected end date of Friday, January 16, 2026.

Campus Fire Drills Starting September 2

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety will be conducting building evacuation drills in all academic and administrative buildings beginning on Tuesday, September 2.

15 Passenger Van Driver Training

If you will be driving one of the campus-owned 15 passenger vans during the upcoming semester, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety highly recommends that you complete the required van driver safety program a minimum of one month prior to your anticipated first use.

Training Programs

Environmental Health and Safety provides a wide range of training programs for our faculty and staff offered both in person and online.

Chemical Identification

The MSDS online database lists all chemicals and their product summary, potential hazards, and safety concerns.

Our staff function as consultants to all members of the University community, students, faculty, staff, and administrators on issues related to environmental health and safety. Our programs include, but are not limited to:

  • Lab Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Petroleum Bulk Storage & SPCC
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Right-to-Know Law
  • Stormwater Management
  • Van Safety
  • Asbestos
  • Biohazards
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Confined Spaces
  • Ergonomics
  • Fire Safety
  • Hazardous Waste and Emergency Spill Response
  • Indoor Air Quality