Welcome to EHS

The Environmental Health and Safety Department's mission is to provides environmental and safety oversight, technical assistance, and a multitude of services to the campus community. We aim to provide and insure a safe and healthful environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  To achieve this goal, we continually seek improvement in conditions and practices to minimize the risk of environmental and safety incidents.

Alerts

* Confused on what to do in the event of a chemical spill?  Read the EHS procedure and be prepared.

* EHS annual report available online.

* Polk County residents should take the survey at www.healthypolk.org

Thanksgiving Safety

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday filled with great tasting food. However, care must be taken to ensure the holidays do not become unsafe. Visit About.com's "Ways to spend Thanksgiving in a Hospital for safety tips.

Topic of the Month

November is National Diabetes Month.

Diabetes mellitus, often referred to as diabetes, is a serious metabolic disorder which can be fatal if not properly treated.  There are 2 major types of diabetes.  Type 1 is an autoimmune disorder but the exact cause of type 2 has yet be be determined.  Living a healthy lifestyle can greatly reduce one's chances of contracting type 2 diabetes mellitus.

For more information, visit the American Diabetes Association web site.