Director’s Message
Welcome to the EHS website! On behalf of the entire EHS staff, I want to wish you a fulfilling and safe experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is our mission to protect our campus community’s human resources, research, and environment by providing services to assist UNL faculty, staff, and students to integrate safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance into their workplace. We do this through the EHS Promise along with the Business and Finance Statement of Inclusive Excellence.
- Brenda Osthus, Director
Our Promise
EHS We are committed to promoting a culture that prioritizes safe workplaces, prevention of injuries, and environmental responsibility while actively advancing the university's mission.
Environmental Health & Safety
Our Promise
We are committed to promoting a culture that prioritizes safe workplaces, prevention of injuries, and environmental responsibility while actively advancing the university's mission.
Value We Create
Empowerment
We ensure that the campus community has ready access to effective information, guidance,
feedback, and tools to make safe and responsible decisions.
Connections
We forge strong relationships that serve as a vital bridge between the campus community and
external regulatory bodies. We work efficiently and strategically to eliminate obstacles in support of the
university’s mission.
Compliance
We establish compliance programs that are reliable, transparent, and customized to the
university’s unique needs.
How We Create It
Expertise
We develop a highly knowledgeable team, dedicated to expanding their skill sets.
Collaborative efforts within our staff drive ongoing improvements in the services we offer to the campus
community.
Adaptability
We utilize our resources in a manner that best meets the dynamic needs of the campus
community. Flexibility is our strength, allowing us to embrace new opportunities and respond effectively to
challenges.
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with unwavering honesty, ethical standards, and transparency. Our
integrity forms a foundation of trust with our employees and the community we serve.
Innovation
We partner with the campus community to explore creative solutions and harness new
technologies that enhance the services we provide. Ingenuity fuels our commitment to continuous improvement.
Our Promise
Business and Finance We power business, safety, and operations to drive excellence at our university.
Our Promise
We power business, safety, and operations to drive excellence at our university.
Principles
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Invest in Our People
We aim to foster an environment that regards employees as subject matter experts who continuously expand their skills as we provide enhanced opportunities for professional growth and organizational excellence. -
Drive Forward-thinking Solutions
We foster a culture that encourages creative solutions, strategic planning, and continuous process improvement. We believe in the power of collaboration, active listening, and creativity to drive innovation and success. -
Deliver Clear and Consistent Service and Communication
We are dedicated to fulfilling promises, ensuring smooth operations, and enhancing customer interactions at every touchpoint. We prioritize prompt responses, regular follow-up, and meticulous care with customer requests to provide clear and consistent communication and informed decision- making.
Values
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Trust & Integrity
We always strive to do the right thing, build trust, and inspire confidence. -
Collaboration
We recognize the power of doing more together and commit to maintaining positive interactions, collaborative efforts, and shared resources. -
Stewardship
We commit to the responsible management of finances and resources entrusted to us and consistently seek to maximize their potential for the benefit and sustainability of our community.
Ionizing Radiation Safety
Regulated Waste Management
Environmental Protection
Biosafety
Occupational/ Laboratory Safety
