Workplace Health & Safety

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
Website: www.ehs.columbia.edu/

Morningside
Mudd 350; Mail Code 2215
Phone: (212) 854-8749
E-mail: ehrs@columbia.edu  

Medical Center
601 West 168th Street; P&S Mailbox 8
Phone: (212) 305-6780
E-mail: ehs@columbia.edu  

LDEO Safety Office
101 Administration Building
Telephone: (845) 365-8822

Vision Statement: Environmental Health and Safety provides expert guidance and timely service to the University Community through their commitment to health and safety. Employing best practices and collaboration, and by building long term relationships, EH&S promotes a productive and safety conscious work environment.

Mission Statement: Columbia University is committed to establishing and maintaining a healthful and safe work environment for our staff, students, neighbors and surrounding communities. Through the recognition, evaluation, and control of personal and environmental hazards, the University strives to eliminate individual risk and the environmental impact of its activities. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides a broad range of services and actively develops partnerships with faculty and departmental personnel to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with University policy and applicable regulations in the most efficient manner possible. These endeavors are realized through programs such as safety training, laboratory and chemical safety, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, asbestos and lead management, ergonomic evaluations and laser safety, biological safety, fire safety, chemical tracking and radiation protection in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. 

Consult the EH&S website for a additional information about the scope of their activities and training programs that may apply to your particular position.