President Indira Samarasekera talks about safety at the University of Alberta.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is one of six operational units within Risk Management Services (RMS).
The Department's mandate is to "support the University's mission through services, partnership, guidance and education to promote health, safety, protection of the environment, and regulatory compliance."
As a service department, we offer:
- numerous training and education opportunities for faculty, staff and students
- timely and expert advice on all aspects of environmental health & safety
- the most current and comprehensive information from provincial and federal regulatory agencies
- consulting services on best practices and information on all University health, safety & environmental requirements
Rob Munro is the Director of Environmental Health & Safety.
For more specific information related to the services provided by EHS, please review the applicable division listed on the left menu bar or download the EHS Service Listing to view a departmental function chart and list of staff.
EHS NEWS
April 28 - On April 28 of each year, Canada recognizes a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. On this day the University of Alberta recognizes those individuals who have died or been injured while serving the University since its founding in 1908.
March 29 - Laboratory Safety Video from CSB - From time to time EHS learns of events outside the U of A that may offer a meaningful perspective for those of us concerned with health and safety. One such event is the recent release of a video produced by the US Chemical Safety Board that examines three serious lab incidents at three American universities. Check out the video, Experimenting with Danger.
February 23 - UV Protection On-line Course now available! This short course covers the potential hazards of equipment that produce UV light, and looks at some non-research exposure (i.e. sunlight and tanning beds). If your work on campus involves the use of UV light, you are welcome to take the course. Clink on the link to register.
January 12 - Radiation Safety Training now on-line! Courses are available for new users, and a refresher course is available for those who have previously taken the University of Alberta's Radiation Safety Training.
More information can be found at the Radiation Safety Training Page. You can even register on-line to take the course!
RMS NEWS
The November 24, 2011 Risk Management Symposium presentations are now available.
Off-Campus Activity and Travel Website is now available
The University phases in the new Off-Campus Activity and Travel policy this fall. Read more about it here.
Risk Management Services now offers a new website to help plan off-campus activity while conforming with the policy. See it now.