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• EHS Main Office
  Box 278878
  (585) 275-3241
  Fax:  274-0001


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  Box HPH
  (585) 275-3781
  Fax:  273-2236

A note from the Director of EH&S:

I would like to personally welcome you to the University of Rochester Environmental Health & Safety web site! Our department provides safety, compliance and advisory services to the University community, including our Medical Center, Eastman School of Music and Memorial Art Gallery, through managing risks, assessing and evaluating the environment, advocating safe work practices, providing quality educational programs and ensuring compliance with University and regulatory standards. Our units include:

• Emergency Management - administers a comprehensive emergency management plan to save lives, protect research and property and safeguard the environment through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery
• Fire Safety - responsible for all aspects of maximizing fire safety throughout the University
• Laboratory Biosafety - oversees and regulates all research with biohazardous agents and recombinant DNA molecules at the University of Rochester
• Occupational Safety (formerly known as Industrial Hygiene) - focuses on protecting the safety, health and welfare of students, researchers, employees, etc. The goal of all occupational safety programs is to foster a safe work environment.
• Pest Control - responsible for preventing or controlling any type of pest problem
• Radiation Safety - responsible for all activities dealing with radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment
• Sanitation - focuses on helping the University achieve and maintain a healthful environment

The Environmental Health & Safety Department, with the exception of the Radiation Safety Office, is located at 685 Mt Hope Avenue at the corner of McLean Street. The Radiation Safety Office is located in the Medical Center in room G-8842.

I hope you find this web site helpful and if you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact EH&S at (585)275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions.

Mark Cavanaugh, CFPS, CHSP
Director, Chief Safety Officer, Fire Marshal
Environmental Health & Safety

This page last updated 6/18/2012. Disclaimer.

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