Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assists the University of Oregon community in promoting a safe and healthful environment for all individuals associated with the University, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors and those in the surrounding community through technical assistance, education, training and evaluations. Additionally, EHS coordinates with others to minimize loss of resources including property, personnel and processes.

In support of this mission EHS is committed to:

• Evaluate the status of and oversee the compliance of health, safety, and environmental standards, codes, regulations, and University programs through inspections, audits, and monitoring.
  
  
• Cooperate with academic and administrative units to identify health, safety, and environmental hazards or noncompliance and assist in resolving those issues through education, monitoring, and problem solving.
  
  
• Provide technical services and expertise to the University community.
  
  
• Encourage an open atmosphere for the exchange of ideas and suggestions for a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible campus community.
  
  
• Maintain and build confidence and support for EHS from the University community.
  
  
• Care for the environment by promoting ethical and responsible behaviors.
  
  
• Demonstrate sound fiscal responsibility and management of budgetary resources.
  
  
• Develop and implement new programs to assure the University remains compliant with regulations and industry standards.
  
  
• Maintain necessary documentation to demonstrate regulatory compliance and responsible actions in health, safety, and environmental activities.
  
  
• Provide training in health, safety and environmental matters.
  
  
• Assist the University in emergency preparedness, response, and remediation activities.
  
  
• Respond to and investigate environmental, health, and safety concerns of individuals associated with the University.