The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is an integral part of the university culture. As such, this Department is entrusted to minimize exposure of the campus community to harmful agents, and to enhance protection of the environment at large. In order for the EHS to perform this service, a commitment is made by the university administration to support and finance the policies and procedures resulting from this process.
State and Federal regulations dictate many of the policies, which must be addressed. In addition, policies and procedures related to safety concerns unique to a campus environment will be addressed.
To accomplish this mission, EHS in conjunction with various academic and nonacademic areas will: