Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is committed to its mission of:

• Assuring the Jefferson community, property and environment are protected against exposures which could result in injury, illness or loss.
• Assuring compliance with established federal, state and local regulations/guidelines for all aspects of workplace safety and health.
• Developing and implementing appropriate programs and safeguards to ensure these institutional goals are met.

We believe in delivering high quality professional services in a timely and supportive manner, within our operational budget. We value the importance of teamwork, both within our department and with our Physical Resources colleagues, as a vital tool for delivering quality service to our customers.