About us
The department of
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a centralized service for monitoring
the acquisition, storage, use, and proper disposal of hazardous materials used
in teaching, research, and industrial services at UMKC.
Safety
Training
Safety training is
provided through the department of EHS, with records kept for compliance
purposes. Click
here for more information on safety training.
Regulations
For specific
regulatory requirements designated by granting institutions UMKC relies on the
Radiation Safety and the Biological Safety Committees under the Office of
Research Services to establish appropriate safety policies and programs in
accordance with regulatory guidelines while evaluating the research being
conducted at UMKC.
Safe
Work Environment
Occupational Safety
and Health programs are designed and implemented by each School/department to
provide employees and constituents with a safe work environment. These program
are to be in accordance with the
UM System Business Policy.
University Response
In the event of a
federal or state regulatory enforcement investigation, EHS will coordinate the
University's response by accompanying the investigator while on the campus and
providing liaison support to the University faculty and staff throughout the
entire process. The Director of EHS will attend the formal closeout session
documenting all findings.
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