Environmental Health & Safety
Our Mission
Providing safety and resources to employees
The Environmental Health and Safety Office provides environmental health and safety services to the university community through a systematic approach centered around hazard control. It delivers information and training utilizing advancing technologies and performs audits and evaluations to ensure regulatory compliance, instilling a positive safety culture across the campus.
Furthermore, the university is committed to providing a safe work environment, free of recognizable hazards. It is the policy of the university to comply with all applicable state and federal standards, codes, and regulations, including the occupational safety and health standards established by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Employee Safety
Please review the Safety Orientation for New Employees with your supervisor to make sure that you are aware of hazards associated with your campus duties and work environment. After you have completed the orientation, ensure your supervisor updates your training records. Please contact the EHS Manager if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Required safety plans, forms, information, and associated training can be found below.
Outside Resources
National Organizations
- American Red Cross
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
State
- SC Emergency Management Division
- SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
- SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation