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EHS Newsletter Spring 2013
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Parking: Only UConn permits with Area 2 access can park in our immediate vicinity (Area 1, Area 2 and Garage permits). Other permits and guests - See more...
KFS and EHS: What you need to know. Commodity Codes in KFS automatically route requisitions to EHS for approval as applicable. See more.....
Inclement weather notice for EH&S Training: EH&S will follow the University's delayed opening or early closing directives. Go to the University's Emergency Closing website for up-to date information. Be sure to check for re-scheduled classes.
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Our Vision
To promote and maintain a safe and healthful environment by ensuring the highest level of environmental health and safety services for faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the University of Connecticut.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive environmental health and safety services for the University community by developing and administering effective policies and procedures that prevent personal injuries and maintain regulatory compliance in the areas of biological, chemical, occupational, and radiation safety, thereby supporting the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Our Goals
- Ensure that all written policies, procedures, and training materials for applicable regulatory standards are established, current, and delivered to appropriate campus groups
- Maintain an up-to-date departmental web page to enhance access to health and safety policies, procedures, technical guidance documents, and compliance assistance information.
- Improve communications with the University community, and stress the importance of adhering to health and safety standards on a campus-wide basis.
- Promote the department's role as an environmental health and safety information resource ready to meet the needs of the campus community.