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

Gateway

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.

Value We Create and How We Create It

Our Promise - Business and Finance

We power business, safety, and operations to drive excellence at our university.

Principles and Values

Spotlight

USEPA Final rule regulating the manufacture, distribution, and use of Trichloroethylene, Perchloroethylene & Carbon Tetrachloride (89 FR 39254) May 8, 2024

USEPA Final Rule on Trichloroethylene, Perchloroethylene & Carbon Tetrachloride (89 FR 39254) May 8, 2024


Training

Instructor-led and web-based training opportunities.


Safe Operating Procedures

Guidelines for procedures and tasks involving recognized hazards.


Virtual Manual

Tool used to create a work-site specific electronic safety and compliance manual that satisfies the regulatory requirement to have a chemical hygiene or hazard communication plan.