Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Overview
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety's mission is to provide a safe environment for employees, faculty and staff as well as patients and others visiting our facilities. Established programs not only provide for a safe environment but also help to ensure compliance with federal, state, local codes, and regulations. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) provides a full range of environmental, health, and safety services to the Boston University and Boston Medical Center communities.
OEHS has four divisions that establish the Boston University and the Boston Medical Center comprehensive safety management structure. These divisions include; Research Safety, Health and Safety, Medical Physics and Radiation Safety, and Environmental Management. Technical areas that make up these divisions include; biosafety, laboratory safety, chemical safety, controlled substances, industrial hygiene, fire safety, construction safety, hospital safety, workplace safety, radiation protection, medical physics, laser safety, non-ionizing radiation, pollution prevention, environmental regulatory compliance, and hazardous materials management. OEHS provides training, conducts inspections, and manages specific programs in these areas. The University's policies regarding environmental health and safety issues are established in the EHS Policy Manual. Boston Medical Center safety policies are located on the hospitals intranet for employee reference.
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is staffed by skilled and highly trained professionals. Please contact OEHS for additional information of the wide variety of services offered. OEHS is available during normal business hours to address questions and concerns. Staff is also available 24 hours a day to respond to safety related emergencies.
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