Environmental Health & Safety Explore Our Programs about Environmental Health & Safety Our MissionEnvironmental Health & Safety (EHS) supports the Portland State community by providing a safe and healthy University environment through our many safety programs. EHS implements this mission by ...Overseeing and implementing health and safety programs including fire prevention, laboratory safety, and environmental hazard programsStriving to reduce injuries, illnesses, and property losses by conducting safety assessments, investigating concerns, and providing safety trainingManaging various types of regulated wastes and materials to promote sustainable practices and environmental stewardship Contact EHS about this content From left to right: EHS team members Erica, Jeff, Karen, Josh, Nikki, Lindsay, and Scott. (Not pictured: Tim O'Brien) Timely Topics Intro to EHS Training Slips, Trips, Falls Poster Our Services Fire Prevention & Life Safety Laboratory Safety Safety Training Waste Management Safety Committees Program Services Fire Prevention & Life Safety PSU and EHS have established Fire Prevention and Life Safety programs, procedures, and guidance in order to ensure a safe working and living environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Explore Fire Prevention & Life Safety Laboratory Safety EHS serves the PSU laboratory and research community through various programs. These programs and services help facilitate a safe work environment. Explore Lab Safety Safety Training EHS provides safety training to PSU employees. Our training program enhances the understanding of worker health and safety responsibilities and occupational accident prevention. Explore Safety Training Waste Management EHS manages biohazardous, hazardous chemical, radiological, and universal waste at PSU. Much of this waste is recycled, when possible, and always in accordance with applicable disposal and storage regulation. Explore Waste Management Safety Committees EHS provides administrative support to the Campus Safety Committee, oversees the Facilities & Construction Safety Committee, and is available to provide support to a number of other, smaller safety-oriented committees on campus. Explore Safety Committees Program Services EHS promotes a safe environment for the campus community through written policies, programs, and procedures on a multitude of safety topics. Explore Our Programs Previous Next Contact EHS Resources Submit Work Order Report a Near Miss Lab Incident Reporting HR Workplace Injury Reporting SDS Search