Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is an employing unit which reports to the Office of University Counsel at Iowa State University (ISU). EH&S aids the campus community in preventing illness and injury, protects the environment and connects the university to the message of safety and preparedness. EH&S delivers effective education, fosters beneficial partnerships, maintains technical expertise and provides exemplary service.
Program Areas
- Administrative Services
- Asbestos and Lead
- Biological Safety
- Emergency Management and Outreach
- Environmental Programs
- Fire Safety
- Laboratory Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Radiation Safety
- Training and Communication
What we do
| Emergency Management | Fire Safety |
| Hazardous Waste | Health |
| Incineration | IT and Web Publications |
| Laboratory Safety | Outreach |
| Plan Review | Permitting |
| Radiation | Safety Services |
| Training |
Vision
A safe and sustainable campus, community, and world.
Mission
Prevent illness and injury, protect the environment, and connect the university to the message of safety and preparedness.
We will...
- Deliver effective education
- Foster beneficial partnerships
- Maintain technical expertise
- Provide exemplary service
Core Values
Service
We are a service-oriented department committed to professionalism through friendly and helpful interactions.
Quality
We strive to provide quality and timely service.
Knowledge
We seek to continually expand our knowledge in order to provide accurate and relevant information.
Diversity
EH&S values the ideas and viewpoints from all people and chooses to recognize each employee’s unique gifts and talents.
We are a diverse community, representing different
- Culture
- Ethnicity
- Gender
- Generation
- Religion
Iowa State celebrates and advances diversity by creating a safe place in which people can express themselves freely and share their unique talents. This diversity of talents enriches our campus by fueling creativity, innovation, and success.
Excerpt from the
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Adopted April 15, 2011
The rich diversity of our staff encourages the conception and development of unique ideas, extraordinary insights, and innovative strategies for solving problems. This diversity of perspective and practice are critical to the excellent service we provide each other and the students, faculty, and staff at Iowa State University.
Resources
- Media Inquires - ISU News Service, 515-294-8986
- Photography - Photos, 515-294-8870
- Inquiries regarding the use of material on the EH&S website - Copyright License Agreement
- ISU Safety Statement
- Safety Policies
Regular hours:
8:00 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday
Summer hours (May 16, 2022-August 19, 2022):
7:30 am-4:00 pm; Monday-Friday
EH&S offices are located in the Environmental Health and Safety Services Building (EHSSB)
ISU Faculty, Students and Staff - there is a $5.00 fee to park if you do not have a current ISU parking permit. If you plan to drive, please ensure your vehicle has the current ISU parking permit displayed. Permits can be obtained by clicking here. EH&S will not issue visitor parking permits. If you do not have a current ISU parking permit, you can park in a metered space and pay to park.
Non-ISU Visitors - there is a $5.00 fee to park in an ISU parking lot. Permits can be obtained by clicking here. EH&S will not issue visitor parking permits. If you choose not to get a permit, you can park in a metered space and pay to park.
