University Safety
About
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a department within the Office of Finance and Administration (DFA). EHS strives to provide the campus community with reliable, innovative, and proactive services. Our goal is to integrate safety into the culture of our community while supporting academic excellence. The department develops and implements effective programs that promote healthy and safe campus operations, protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors, promote environmental stewardship, and maintain regulatory compliance. The result is a safe and healthy environment with appropriate compliance, protection of assets, and efficient business processes.
Environmental, Health and Safety Reporting Procedures
To report an unsafe safety or health condition, please contact Patsy Smolik at (256) 782-5547 or email at psmolik@jsu.edu. To report activities in confidence that may represent waste, fraud or abuse, contact EHS@jsu.edu
Training
- Fetal Risk Management Plan
- JSU Safety Data Sheets
- JSU University Safety Manual
- McGriff Online Training
- EduRisk
- Waste Disposal
- Request a waste pickup
Respiratory Protection
Resources
Federal Occupational Health and Safety Links
Laboratory Safety Links
- AIHA Laboratory Health & Safety Committee
- American Chemical Society
- Laser Safety Institute of America
- Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories
- Accident Prevention for College and University Students
- Accident Prevention for Faculty and Administrators
Environmental Protection Links
- DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
- DOT Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
- EPA's Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO)
- EPA National Waste Minimization Program
Campus Resources
- Department of Public Safety
- Capital Planning & Facilities
- Waste Disposal