Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) develops and implements programs aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of the campus community. EHS helps ensure compliance with local, state and federal statutes, as well as regulations pertaining to occupational health, safety and environmental protection.

Submit a Health/Safety Work Order Request
Download the EHS Handbook

What's New in EHS:

New Town of Bristol Fire and EMS Detail Form

• There is a new online Fire and EMS detail request form for the Town of Bristol.
• Please complete this form if your event requires a fire or EMS detail due to the number of participants or the nature of the event.

Updated Safety Trainings

• New laboratory, shop, and studio safety trainings are up and running on the new "Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Safety" page

Updated "Visiting Animals on Campus" Procedure:

• Do you have a classroom or social event that involves bringing an animal to campus? (e.g., wildlife demonstration, petting zoo, etc.)
• Please complete the mandatory online form linked below to receive EHS approval prior to your event.
• All visiting animals must go through the approval process prior to coming to campus. 
• Please allow at least 30 days for approval
• RWU Visiting Animals on Campus online request form (Qualtrics; opens in new window)

Contact

Kathy Souza

Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Fire Safety and Environmental Health
ksouza@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3494
North Office 136

Cat Conley 
Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Chemical and Industrial Hygiene
cconley@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3781
North Office 135

Paul Tancrell
Shop and Studio Manager
Shop and Studio Safety
ptancrell@rwu.edu
(401) 254-(pending)
North Office 137