Residential Safety – Programs & Services

Boston University’s office of Sustainability has a recycling and sustainability program including available resources and ongoing initiatives. Please see the sustainability site for more information.

Information about the potential health risks of asbestos exposure, including the increased risk to smokers, and the Boston University/Boston Medical Center Asbestos Management Plan

Please also see:

• Asbestos Management Plan (AMP)
• Asbestos In Depth
• Asbestos Toolkit for Project Managers

• Asbestos Evaluation

Boston University’s Parking and Transportation Services has a robust bike safety program including maps and toolkits. Please see the bike safety site for more information.

Information about safety for students living both on and off campus

Please also see:

• Students On and Off Campus

Guidance to ensure that the University community is safe from fires and ensure compliance with the appropriate fire codes and fire safety regulations

Please also see:

• Fire Safety Do’s and Don’ts
• Fire Safety FAQs
• Fire Safety For Students On and Off Campus
• Fire Safety Resources
• Fire Extinguisher Use & Safety
• R.A.C.E. Fire Response Procedure
• Sterno Safety Guidelines

Information about indoor air flow and air quality assessments.

Please also see:

• Indoor Air Quality Assessments

Information about the potential health risks of mold exposure and tips to prevent the active growth of mold

Please also see:

• Mold: In Depth

The Dean of Students has resources and information about items and dangerous substances that are banned on campus. Please see the Dean of Students site for more information.