Environmental Health & Safety

Boston College is committed to providing a safe and healthy campus environment. Among its highest priorities are the health and safety of all faculty, staff, and students, the visiting public, and members of the neighboring community. In support of its commitment, the University has established an Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) within the Facilities Management Department in order to implement environmental and occupational health and safety programs and to ensure compliance with all relevant governmental laws and regulations.

Please feel free to Contact Us with any questions you may have regarding our department.

-Keith Kidd, Director

Environmental Programs
BC's environmental programs address both compliance with regulations (air, water, waste) and improving environmental performance. (Project XL, recycling, Hazardous Waste Management)

Fire Safety
In order to create a partnership for success our programs rely on the coordinated efforts of students, employees, BC departments and external agencies.

Laboratory Safety
Laboratory Safety includes Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Biosafety, and Laboratory Information.

Programs and Manuals

Fact Sheets

Occupational Health and Safety
Covers Indoor Air Quality, Asbestos, and OSHA Health and Safety.

Training
The EH&S Office has developed a number of training programs to assist departments with their training requirements.

MSDS Links

Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEPs)

For all emergencies contact BCPD @ 617-552-4444.

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