EHS Department Mission
The Environment, Health and Safety Department (EHS) supports and advances the teaching, learning and research activities of the University through promotion of a safe and healthy campus environment by providing and coordinating programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental and regulatory risks to the SCU community. The Environment, Health and Safety Department works to:
- Provide a safe workplace.
- Ensure a process of regulatory compliance.
- Minimize future potential liabilities.
- Protect and enhance SCU's reputation.
EHS Update
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
Personal preparedness is critical to surviving an emergency with the least amount of impact to you and your family. Be prepared with emergency supply "grab and go" kits for the entire family. We've secured discount pricing for the SCU Community with an emergency supply vendor. » Info
Enter the promo code "SCU20" to receive 20% off emergency kits.Free Disaster Preparedness Course
All are welcome to a free disaster preparedness course offered by the Santa Clara Fire Department! The course will be conducted by SCFD's Home Emergency Assistance Team (HEAT) and will outline emergency preparedness steps to help you plan for a disaster. The course begins on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and will be located in Lucas Hall 125 on the Santa Clara University campus. Class sizes are limited so please sign up by calling the Santa Clara Fire Department at (408) 615-4940.
Emergency Plan Organization Drill
On June 16, members of the SCU Emergency Plan Organization participated in a training session and table-top exercise drill. The purpose of the drill was to test our ability to respond to a major emergency. The drill was titled "Bronco Buster 2011." » Info