Environmental Health & Safety

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is committed to its mission of:

Assuring the Jefferson community, property and environment are protected against exposures which could result in injury, illness or loss.
Assuring compliance with established federal, state and local regulations/guidelines for all aspects of workplace safety and health.
Developing and implementing appropriate programs and safeguards to ensure these institutional goals are met.

Tony Van Dyke
Enterprise Director, Environmental Health & Safety
215-503-7153

We believe in delivering high quality professional services in a timely and supportive manner, within our operational budget. We value the importance of teamwork, both within our department and with our Physical Resources colleagues, as a vital tool for delivering quality service to our customers.

Please take the opportunity to browse this site where you can learn more about EHS services, information and resources.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Search

Emergency Preparedness

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Biological &
Laboratory Training

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& Environmental
Health Safety

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Important Links

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