Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management

Environmental Health and Safety

Ursinus College strives to provide a safe and healthy working and living environment for all employees, students, and visitors.

The Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Manager works with all departments to ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety and environmental regulations. Employees are encouraged to work closely with management to reduce and prevent safety, health, and environmental hazards.

Report unsafe conditions or hazards to Facilities at 610-4093-3598 or ext. 3958. If there is immediate danger to persons, call Campus Safety at 610-409-3333 or ext. 3333

Incident/Accident Report Forms

Indoor Environmental Quality

Environmental factors arising in or from the workplace can have the potential to cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort to employees. If you become aware of any health hazards or complaints due to suspected health hazards in any building, please contact the Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Manager at 610-409-3221 or ext. 3221 and Facilities at 610-409-3221 or ext. 3598 who will implement an industrial hygiene investigation to determine the source of the issue and develop corrective actions to control the issue.

Announcements

2019 Household Hazardous Waste Schedule

Montgomery County has posted the 2019 Household Hazardous Waste schedule and the Electronics Events schedule. Check the county website for the dates and list of accepted items as well as sources for recycling or proper disposal of other items such as appliances, TVs, and smoke detectors.
AED “Chirping” Sound

AEDs (automated external defibrillators) located in most buildings on campus may emit “chirping” sounds. The “chirps” indicate a problem with the unit such as the need for a battery replacement or a failure internally. Click here for more information.