Environmental, Health & Safety
Youngstown State University recognizes its responsibility to protect the health and assure the safety of the students, employees and visitors to the campus. It is the responsibility of EHS to assure that the University meets all of its legal obligations as they pertain to health, safety, and the environment, and to assist faculty, staff & students in their efforts to comply with all regulatory agencies and provide a safe & healthy working environment.
Environmental Health and Safety reports administratively to the Executive Director of Facilities. The primary goal is the elimination of hazards which may result in injury, illness to students, employees and visitors to campus, or the destruction of University property. EHS is administratively responsible for assuring that the University is in compliance with all federal, state and locally-mandated programs regarding safety or environmental issues. The department acts as the University's liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Health, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Programs and Policies
Our comprehensive programs and policies are designed to promote a culture of safety and sustainability at Youngstown State University. We focus on rigorous risk assessments, effective waste management, and pollution prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a healthy learning environment.
Laboratory and Maker space Safety
Laboratories and maker spaces have different safety and health risks than other learning areas on campus. Therefore, individuals working in these spaces must have specific safety and health knowledge and awareness of these risks. This webpage will provide information for both laboratory and maker spaces on YSU campus properties. It is the expectation, and responsibility of those individuals to be familiar with, and follow the information provided.
Laboratory and Maker space Safety
Training
Our training is designed to equip faculty, staff, and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and healthy learning and research environment. We hope that with this training we enable everyone regardless of their role to take an active part in their own safety and that of their colleagues.