Skip to main content

Environment, Health and Safety

Environment, Health and Safety is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for the Carolina community through education, training, consultation, recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing potential liabilities.

Waste Management and Disposal

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) is committed to the safe disposal of hazardous wastes to preserve public health and the environment. Various types of wastes are regulated differently according to State and Federal regulations.

Waste Management and Disposal Badge

Features

News

Wilson Library in the snow
Steer Clear of Slips, Trips and Falls

January 9, 2025

During icy, snowy or generally wet conditions, the incidence of injuries due to slips and falls increases.

North Carolina state flag flown from UNC-Chapel Hill building.
Responding to Hurricane Helene

December 6, 2024

Along with other UNC-Chapel Hill departments, Campus Safety staff have assisted in the response to those areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Kim Haley
For Kim Haley, It’s Always Safety First

November 15, 2024

The industrial hygienist makes Carolina safer and used that expertise to help another university recover from Hurricane Helene.