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Welcome to KU-EHS!
  • Department of
  • Environment, Health & Safety
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About KU-EHS
  •  An administrative support unit.
  •  Report to the Vice Provost of Administration & Finance.
  •  Provide assistance to all units/areas at the Lawrence campus.
  •  Our Goal:


    • “We are committed to aiding you in the protection of human health, safety and the environment in a manner that enhances the quality of education, research and public service on our campus.”
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KU-EHS Services
  • Asbestos & Lead Paint
  • Environmental Protection & Hazardous Materials
  • Laboratory Safety (General, Biological & Chemical)
  • Radiation & Laser Safety
  • Occupational Safety & Health
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KU-EHS Mission 1 & 2
  • 1) Assist faculty, staff, and students with designing facilities that meet safety requirements and with inculcating and implementing safe practices in the conduct and operation of University programs, activities, and facilities;
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KU-EHS Mission 3
  • 3) Carry out the assigned program management responsibilities associated with the following campus EHS programs:
    • Air Quality (Outdoor & Indoor)
    • Asbestos Compliance and Removal
    • Environmental Compliance, Protection and Impact Assessments
    • Extremely Hazardous Materials Inventory
    • Hazardous Materials: Use, Transportation, Disposal, Recycling & Waste Minimization
    • Laboratory Safety: General, Biological, & Chemical
    • Lead Based Paint Compliance & Removal
    • Occupational Safety & Health Assistance
    • Pollution Prevention
    • Radiation & Laser Safety: Materials Procurement, Use & Disposal
    • Water Quality, Stormwater & Wastewater Discharge
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KU-EHS Staff
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KU-EHS Contacts
  • Asbestos/Lead 864-5629 or 864-4774
  • Environmental Protection 864-0224
  • Hazardous Materials 864-2853 or 864-0224
  • Laboratory Safety 864-2857 or 864-2850
  • Occupational Safety & Health 864-2854
  • Radiation & Laser Safety 864-2851
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Campus EHS info
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Laboratory Safety
General Procedures
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Laboratory Safety
General Procedures
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Laboratory Safety
General Procedures
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Laboratory Safety
General Procedures
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Taking Steps to Protect Yourself
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Taking Steps to Protect Yourself
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Taking Steps to Protect Yourself
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Fume Hoods
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Chemical Handling
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Management of Waste Hazardous Materials
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Management of Chemical Wastes
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Recent Hazardous Waste Violations
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Basic Chemical Waste Requirements
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Management of Waste Solvents
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Management of Waste Solvents
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Management of Chemical Wastes
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Management of Chemical Wastes
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Management of Chemical Wastes
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Labeling of Chemical Wastes
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EHS Surplus Chemicals Program
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Shipments of Hazardous Material
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Shipments of Hazardous Material
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Other Topics to Note
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Other Topics to Note
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Contacting EHS
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