Environmental Health and Safety

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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides safety and advisory services to the entire campus community.

Environmental Health and Safety supports a safe learning, living, and working environment at Colgate University by promoting health, safety, and environmental protection through the development of comprehensive programs for training and consultation, risk evaluation and mitigation, emergency response, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance.

Health and Safety Suggestion Box

Lab Safety

Laboratory and research safety programs ensure the safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of biological, hazardous, and radioactive materials.

Laboratory Safety
Occupational Safety

EHS is dedicated to providing a safe work environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

Occupational Health & Safety
Driver Safety

Faculty, staff, student, and volunteer requirements for safe operation of Colgate University owned, leased, or rented motor vehicles.

Driving Information
Drone Safety

Guidance on the safe use of unmanned aircraft systems and information on how to submit a flight request for on-campus flights or any off-campus use of university-owned equipment.

Drone Safety
EHS Staff

Meet the members of Colgate’s Environmental Health and Safety team.

EHS Staff
Other EHS Services

Environmental Health and Safety provides a wide range of services to the campus community, including assistance with regulatory compliance and permits, targeted training, indoor air quality (IAQ) testing, and ergonomic assessments.

Related Offices

Campus Safety

Campus Safety is committed to maintaining the safety and security of the campus community in a caring, respectful, and professional manner.

Campus Safety
Emergency Management

The emergency management program is designed to maximize emergency preparedness, and fortify community safety, and restore normal operations in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Management
Fire Safety Program

The Fire Safety Program ensures safety through fire prevention and protection systems including routine system testing, drills, analysis and inspections, and fire prevention education.

Fire Safety