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Environmental Health and Safety

Welcome

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) works collaboratively to protect the Hunter College community and minimize the risk of accidents and injuries through occupational and environmental safety programs, training courses and more.

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EMERGENCIES

In the event of an emergency, please call 212-772-4444 (internal 1-4444)

This will allow the Office of Public Safety to respond to the scene with immediate assistance.  Public safety officers will call 911 if necessary to provide required information and directions.

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Policies and Procedures

The goal of Hunter's EHS policies and procedures is to prevent emergencies, increase safety awareness, protect the environment and maintain regulatory compliance.

Review the EHS Policies and Procedures

Comprehensive Programs

Through a collective effort to protect and educate the Hunter College community in all safety and compliance issues, EHS developed programs in these four areas.

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Fire Safety
  • Laboratory and Research Safety
  • Occupational Safety
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Safety Data Sheets

For students, staff and faculty working with hazardous materials in Hunter laboratories or other work spaces, EHS provides important information on how to manage those materials and stay safe.

More About Safety Data Sheets

High Quality Training

EHS offers courses for students, staff and faculty on ways to safeguard themselves and their workspaces while adhering to regulatory mandates and the college's academic and research goals.

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