Texas A&M University Environmental Health & Safety
A Proactive Environmental Health & Safety

GUIDED BY RESPONSIBILITY. DRIVEN BY SERVICE.

Environmental Health and Safety leads with a strategic, proactive approach to protect people, property, and the environment. By aligning expertise, compliance, and collaboration, EHS works behind the scenes and alongside the campus community to anticipate risk, support innovation, and advance a culture of safety at Texas A&M University.

Learn About Our Mission and Values

Our Strategic Imperatives

Communicate with Campus
Maintaining a relevant digital presence while promoting EHS awareness and activities.
Mitigate Risk
Enhancing the Hazard Assessment Program to determine hazard severity, and improve the incident review process and hazard mitigation strategies.
Care for the EHS Team
Focusing on professional development and strategies to increase the retention of skilled personnel within the EHS team.
Support Growth
Understanding the evolving needs of EHS by anticipating emerging lab technologies and providing the tools to maximize service, efficiency, and performance.

Your Teams at EHS

To better serve our campus community, EHS is structured into six specialized units, each designed to address a specific aspect of safety at the Texas A&M main campus and its additional locations.

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Environmental Management

This EHS unit focuses on environmental stewardship and compliance to ensure that our research and operations comply with local and state regulations.

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Fire and Life Safety

This unit oversees fire drills, inspections of building safety systems, and enforcement of life-safety codes across all university facilities.

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Lab, Building and Operational Safety

This EHS unit manages building inspections, lab and chemical safety programs, and facility-wide safety protocols.

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Occupational Health and Safety

This unit focuses on asbestos, respiratory protection, food safety and more to ensure every employee stays healthy and injury-free on the job.

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Radiological Safety

This EHS unit manages the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices, ensuring all research and medical applications meet strict regulatory standards.

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Additional Location Programs

This dedicated unit ensures that EHS programs in effect on the main campus are also implemented at other campus locations across Texas.

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