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While safety is a shared responsibility, Environmental Health and Safety plays a special role. Our team members provide expert guidance, build lasting partnerships, and offer practical solutions to complex challenges. With a strong focus on removing barriers and reducing risk, we help drive both individual and organizational success. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our services, programs, and resources. Please reach out with questions, concerns, or ideas.

What's New

The Receiving End: A Look at Mizzou's Hottest Deliveries

How does radioactive material safely arrive on a busy campus? It’s a key responsibility of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), supervised and regulated by our dedicated Radiation Safety Staff. From the moment a package arrives to its final decommissioning, we have rigorous protocols in place. Our Radiation Safety Specialist explains the process.

Pressure Relief for Labs: Venting Caps

Environmental Health & Safety, in collaboration with MURR Safety Staff, is introducing venting caps to improve laboratory safety across campus. These specialized caps prevent dangerous pressure buildup in chemical waste containers, helping reduce the risk of spills, ruptures, and exposure incidents. By adopting this simple safeguard, researchers can better protect themselves, their work, and the university environment.

Protecting Discovery: What Every Researcher Should Know About PPE at Mizzou

At the University of Missouri, our laboratories are spaces of innovation and discovery — but also environments where safety must be prioritized. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a fundamental part of that safety equation. Whether you're pipetting hazardous chemicals, analyzing samples under high pressure, or just walking through a lab space, your PPE choices matter — not only for your safety, but for the broader research community.