Emergency Management Environmental Compliance Fire Safety Laboratory Safety Occupational Health Occupational Safety

Emergency Management

Preparing for potential emergencies and threats is a vital component to maintaining a safe learning and working environment. This takes form not only through written documentation, but also through community collaboration and hands-on drills. Learn more about our Emergency Management function and how it effects you.

Environmental Compliance

EHS manages, oversees, and participates in a variety of programs that contribute to the university’s commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. We are committed to environmental protection and work closely with the university community toward this effort. Learn more about our environmental compliance services.

Fire Safety

Fire prevention education is a vital component of our Fire Safety function. In addition to conducting routine inspections of buildings and fire suppression systems, our staff play a vital role in the education of faculty, staff, and students. Preventing fires on campus is a community effort and it is our goal to heighten awareness of fire prevention measures. Learn more about how to stay safe on campus and at home.

Laboratory Safety

Innovative and exciting research takes place on campus every day and it is our goal to make sure it’s safe. We support educational and research activities through a range of services and are committed to educating faculty, staff, and students about safe laboratory practices. Learn more about how to keep your laboratory safe.

Occupational Health

EHS strives to reduce or eliminate illness, discomfort, and impaired health that may result from work environments, job duties, or occupational hazards. We work closely with the university community to provide guidance and appropriate training to university personnel. Learn more about the services we offer and how they can keep your workplace healthy.

Occupational Safety

EHS promotes safe workplace practices in accordance with OSHA requirements and industry standards. We are committed to fostering a culture of accident and incident prevention on campus and we offer a range of services toward this effort.  Learn more about how we can help you stay safe in the workplace.

Mason Responds: Coronavirus Outbreak

To find current information on the evolving coronavirus outbreak and the actions the university is taking to mitigate the spread of the disease please click here.

Welcome

The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) is committed to providing resources and programs relevant for George Mason University faculty, staff, and students. Toward this effort we collaborate with the university community in order to sustain a healthful and safe working and learning environment. We welcome you to contact our office with questions or suggestions on how to improve health, safety, environmental stewardship, and emergency preparedness. We look forward to hearing from you!

As part of Mason’s response to the coronavirus, EHS is providing virtual training. To register for training please visit, EHS training.

 

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