Environmental, Health & Safety
The Office of Environmental, Health & Safety is located in Harbourt Hall, floor #3. It is the responsibility of the office to provide health, safety, and environmental compliance services to the University through technical support, consultation, investigation, audits of facilities and training.
Its primary functions are to assist the University in promoting health and safety awareness, meeting compliance requirements, re-establish health and safety responsibilities, prevent and/or reduce work related injury-causing incidents, protect the environment, and eliminate occupational hazards and unsafe conditions.
Safety is a prime concern at Kent State University, and every reasonable effort will be made to continue to emphasize its importance. It is the responsibility of Kent State University and each employee to comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations to ensure a safe & healthy work environment.
University policy regarding occupational safety and health
For Additional Information
To request services or information, please contact Environmental Health and Safety at (330)672-4347 or ehs@kent.edu
For Emergencies contact: Kent State University Police Department
Emergency Number: 911
(330) 672-3070
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