For Faculty, Staff and Student
Employees we can provide training in
the following areas:
Environmental Management
 Air Quality Investigations
 Asbestos Awareness
 Chemical Spills / Response
 Hazardous / Biohazard /
Universal Waste Management.
 Lead Remediation
 Mold Awareness
 Permit Preparation (air, storm
water, sewer, demolition)
 Stormwater Management
 Water Quality
Fire Safety
 Fire Safety / Fire Extinguisher
training
 Fire Drill Exercises
Safety
 Safety Training (and training
development or “train-the-trainer”
programs):
o Ergonomics (PC workstation,
back safety, process safety)
 Industrial Safety topics such as:
o Blood Borne Pathogens /
Universal Precautions
o Chemical Safety
o Confined Space Entry
o Driver Safety
o Electrical Safety
o Hazard Communication
o Hearing Conservation
o Hot Work Program
o Laboratory Safety
o Ladder & Fall Protection
o Lockout & Tagout
o Personal Protective Equipment
o Respiratory Program
o Safety Committee’s
Emergency Preparedness
 Emergency Response Awareness
 Emergency Plan Review
 Evacuation
 Training Exercises & Coordination
 Severe Weather Emergencies
WEBSITE TRAINING
EHS provides basic safety training
programs available online at
http://www.unco.edu/facility/EHS/Programs
%20and%20Services/training.html.
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH & SAFETY
BEAR IN MIND NEWSLETTER
Bear in Mind is a quarterly newsletter
published by EHS electronically
http://www.unco.edu/facility/EHS/newslette
rs.html. Visit the site and view or print the
newsletter that is provided in PDF format.
Articles on various fire / safety related
concerns are provided, as well as
environmental, regulatory and health
topics.
Environmental Health & Safety
Parsons Hall, Campus Box 57
Greeley, CO 80639
EHS Director: (970) 351-1149
EHS Specialist: (970) 351-1963
Student Administrative Assistant: (970) 351-2669
Fax (970) 351-1170
http://www.unco.edu/facility/EHS/main.html
It is the mission of the
Environmental Health and Safety
Department to support university
functions by promoting a safe and
healthy campus environment for
students, faculty, staff, and visitors,
as well as to provide professional
guidance and direction toward
compliance with University,
Federal, State, and local rules and
regulations.
WHO IS EHS?
The University of Northern Colorado’s
Environmental Health & Safety Department
(EHS) is part of the Facilities Management
division of the University. The EHS
department provides environmental,
health, and safety management services
for the entire University community.
The EHS department is located in Parsons
Hall on east campus. Please contact the
EHS department at any time:

Director, EHS
Glenn Adams
970-351-1149
glenn.adams@unco.edu

EHS Specialist
Sabrina Hattar
970-351-1963
sabrina.hattar@unco.edu

Student Administrative Support
970-351-2669
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
General Campus Safety
o Accident Investigation
o AED Program
o Industrial Hygiene
o Safety on Campus
o Safety Inspections
o Education & Training
Fire Safety Program Management
o Fire Protective Systems
o Fire Safety Procedures
o Fire Drills
o Fire Safety Inspections
o Fire Safety Education
o Fire Safety Reporting
Environmental Management
o Air Quality Management
o Asbestos Management Review
o Food Safety
o Hazardous Waste and Biohazard
Waste Management
o Lead Management
o Mold Management
o Universal Waste / Recycling
Program
o Radiological Program
o SPCC Plan
o Water Quality Management
Various other responsibilities are handled
through EHS that are not specifically listed.
Consultation is offered to faculty and staff
on many topics related to research and
regulatory compliance. EHS acts as a
liaison for the institution with regulators and
governing agencies on environmental, fire,
and safety issues. Occasionally audits are
performed in response to requests from the
State or Federal government. EHS
participates and coordinates emergency
response exercises and trainings and is a
part of the campus emergency response
committee. See the section in this
brochure entitled “What We Can Do for
You” to see ways we can assist you.
DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
The Environmental Health and Safety
website provides materials such as
emergency management, procedures,
guidelines, forms and other reference
materials for campus. The EHS website
can be viewed at
http://www.unco.edu/facility/EHS/main.html
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Below are some examples of services that
EHS can provide for the campus
community. Call anytime you need
information or assistance with any matter
related to environmental, health, safety and
fire safety. If we can’t help, we may know
who can. Our office is here to assist you.
We want to hear about your concerns.
Services Provided:
 AED Program
 Air Quality Investigations
 Asbestos Information
 Building Occupancy Limits
 Chemical and Biological information
 Emergency Preparedness Information
 Event Safety (e.g., bonfire permits,
pyrotechnics permit coordination)
 Fire Safety Training, Drills,
Inspections, and Testing
 Hazard Communications
 Hazardous or Biological waste
disposal
 Hazardous materials response
 Hearing Conservation
 Laboratory Inspections
 Lead Information
 Mold Information
 Recycling on Campus
 Regulatory compliance assistance
and assessments
 Reporting a Safety, Health, or
Environmental concern
 Respiratory Protection
 Safety Committee support
 Training for faculty, staff, and student
organizations
 Water Quality Control