Description
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office is responsible for
promoting and maintaining a safe campus environment for students,
faculty, staff, and visitors. The EHS team oversees a broad range
of safety programs, inspections, training, and compliance
activities designed to prevent accidents, reduce hazards, and
ensure the campus remains prepared for emergencies.
The EHS Office is responsible for the following areas:
- Fire Protection and Life Safety: Oversee the
maintenance, testing, inspection, and operational readiness of
campus fire suppression systems.
Fire Extinguisher Inspections: Conduct monthly
inspections and monitoring of more than 600 fire
extinguishers throughout campus.
Emergency and Exit Lighting: Perform monthly inspections
of more than 1,200 emergency and exit lights to ensure
proper operation and compliance with applicable safety
requirements.
Smoke Detector Maintenance: Coordinate and perform smoke
detector replacement and related life-safety maintenance
activities.
Fire Safety Training: Provide fire extinguisher training
to campus personnel and other members of the campus community.
Emergency Preparedness: Conduct fire drills, evacuation
exercises, and related emergency preparedness training.
Safety Compliance: Identify potential hazards, recommend
corrective actions, and support compliance with applicable fire,
environmental, health, and occupational safety requirements.