ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOW WE WORK BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A CULTURE OF SAFETY
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS EHS works closely with other campus departments such as Facilities Risk Management, Design & Construction, Property Services, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology, Portfolio Management, Utilities, UT System Police, and the University’s schools.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS EHS serves as a liaison with regulatory and compliance agencies such as: The Joint Commission, EPA, DEA, U.S. DOT, TCEQ, Texas DSHS, FAA, Federal Select Agent Program, Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office, NIH Office of Science Policy, AAALAC, and local municipalities. EHS is charged with certain health and safety inspections and compliance for all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and other EHS requirements intended to protect safety, health, and the environment.
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In FY20 EHS received 246 calls for emergency support ranging from fire alarm activations to hazardous material spills.
CUSTOMERS EHS serves the entire UTMB community. Our customers include patients, faculty, staff, students, campus visitors, and volunteers.
Annual Report
