Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) develops and implements programs aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of the campus community. EHS helps ensure compliance with local, state and federal statutes, as well as regulations pertaining to occupational health, safety and environmental protection.
What's New in EHS:
Updated Safety Trainings
- New laboratory, shop, and studio safety trainings are up and running on the new "Laboratory, Shop, and Studio Safety" page
Updated "Visiting Animals on Campus" Procedure:
- Do you have a classroom or social event that involves bringing an animal to campus? (e.g., wildlife demonstration, petting zoo, etc.)
- Please complete the mandatory online form linked below to receive EHS approval prior to your event.
- All visiting animals must go through the approval process prior to coming to campus.
- Please allow at least 30 days for approval
- (Qualtrics; opens in new window)
Contact
Kathy Souza

Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Fire Safety and Environmental Health
ksouza@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3494
North Office 136
Cat Conley
Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Chemical and Industrial Hygiene
cconley@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3781
North Office 135
Paul Tancrell
Shop and Studio Manager
Shop and Studio Safety
ptancrell@rwu.edu
(401) 254-(pending)
North Office 137