Environmental Health and Safety

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) promotes compliance and responsible behavior as required by health, safety, and environmental standards, codes, regulations, and university programs. 

EHS provides educational, monitoring, problem-solving, and support services to the entire university community.

Learn About EHS

Hazardous Materials
The Hazardous Materials Services team provides guidance on the safe use of chemicals and other hazardous materials and collects and ships regulated waste materials for off-site treatment and disposal. 
Lab and Research Safety
Lab and Research Safety programs and personnel assist departments and institutes in maintaining safe and healthy working conditions in labs, research activities, and art studios. 
UO Fire Marshal Group
The University Fire Marshal Group coordinates and maintains fire and life safety programs and services on university property, with a focus on fire prevention and code enforcement. 
Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Safety team provides services such as: safety trainings, ergonomic assessments, occupational health support to animal care workers, and accident/incident investigation. 
Building and Environmental Science
The Building Environmental Science team is responsible for environmental discharge permits, inspections, industrial hygiene assessment, remediation project scope development and execution, and capital construction review. 
Meet the Teams
Meet the staff that make up the Environmental Health and Safety teams. 
Contact EHS

Trainings and Resources

Safety awareness is a learned skill. EHS trainings are offered online and on a rotating schedule of classroom sessions, depending on the topic. Training topics include: Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste Management, Fire Safety in Labs, Confined Spaces, and Hazard Communication.

Printable safety sheets are available covering specific hazards, environmental health issues, and best practices.

Upcoming trainings and featured safety sheets are posted in the Resource Hub. 

Non-Emergency Safety Concerns 

Reported non-emergency workplace health or safety concerns are reviewed by Safety and Risk Services, and may be shared with the UO Safety Advisory Committee and appropriate university departments for follow up. 

For an emergency or life-threatening situation, or a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

Report Safety Concern

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