Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health & Safety and Emergency Management

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The SUNY System Administration Department of Environmental Health & Safety supports the mission of the State University of New York by advancing a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible academic, research, and workplace environment across all campuses. Through leadership, collaboration, and innovation, we promote comprehensive environmental health and safety practices that protect the SUNY community, preserve natural resources, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

We are committed to:

  • Enabling broad access to safe learning and working environments for all students, faculty, and staff;
  • Supporting the university's research, teaching and healthcare missions by fostering risk-aware, risk-responsive, resilient operations in agricultural and veterinary operations, laboratories, clinics, and healthcare facilities;
  • Enhancing public service and outreach through partnerships that promote stewardship, sustainability, and emergency preparedness;
  • Contributing to the vitality of local communities by collaborating on safety initiatives that improve quality of life and economic well-being;
  • Upholding SUNY's values of equity, excellence, and public impact by providing inclusive and effective safety education and programs.

Through these efforts, the Department of Environmental Health & Safety works to ensure that SUNY remains a national leader in higher education, public service, and environmental responsibility.

Questions and inquiries may be directed to:

Keane Leitch
Director-Environmental Health & Safety SUNY System Administration
EHSDIR-System@SUNY.edu

 

List Servs:

Environmental Health & Safety Managers 
suny-ehs@ls.sysadm.suny.edu
suny-ehs-cc@ls.sysadm.suny.edu

Discussion forum for the primary managers at each campus with Environmental Health and Safety responsibilities. This is the primary list for communication from the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Management for SUNY-specific concerns, and where specific responses are required from the campuses. This list is restricted; contact Keane Leitch for access.