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Environment, Health and Safety

Environment, Health and Safety is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for the Carolina community through education, training, consultation, recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing potential liabilities.

Celebrating 50 Years of EHS

This year, we proudly celebrate our 50th anniversary at UNC-Chapel Hill. The expertise and commitment demonstrated by our staff has been essential in solidifying the University’s reputation as a leading global research institution.

EHS 50 Years Badge

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North Carolina state flag flown from UNC-Chapel Hill building.
Responding to Hurricane Helene

December 6, 2024

Along with other UNC-Chapel Hill departments, Campus Safety staff have assisted in the response to those areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Kim Haley
For Kim Haley, It’s Always Safety First

November 15, 2024

The industrial hygienist makes Carolina safer and used that expertise to help another university recover from Hurricane Helene.

Single-dose prefilled flu vaccine syringe.
Campus Vaccination Effort Sees Record-Breaking Numbers at Pop-Up Clinics

November 6, 2024

Over 1,040 individuals received flu and COVID vaccinations at the pop-up clinic sites – an increase from the 905 vaccinated during the 2023 season.