Environmental Health and Safety

The Environmental Health and Safety Office is here to assist faculty, staff and students maintain a safe place to work and study. We are a service organization that provides expertise and advice for compliance with federal, state and local safety and health regulations as well as current professional practices and guidelines. Our goal is to prevent injury, illnesses and environmental damage through the recognition, evaluation and control of potential hazards arising from university activities.

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New Researchers

Guidance for New Researchers

Report an incident

Accidents, Injuries, Near Misses

Report Safety Issues

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Training Courses

Training Information

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Hazardous Waste Pick Up

Request Pick Up

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EHS Assistant
EHS Assistant is used to record and track all USU safety trainings. Principal investigators can log into the system to view training completed by laboratory staff and update chemical and biological inventories. If you cannot log in, please contact EHS.

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Voluntary Face Covering

If you choose to use an N-95 as your face covering, please read Appendix D.

  • Read instructions
  • Use ONLY as per labeled
  • Not for use
    • In low oxygen atmospheres
    • With gases, vapors, fumes or smoke
  • Single use