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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

New Version of EHS Assistant Now Live

On January 7, 2021, EHS migrated to a new all-web based version (4.0) of our interactive software: Environmental Health & Safety Assistant (aka EHS Assist or EHSA. Access to the software is via the same URL (https://ehs.missouri.edu/ehsa) but there are also about 20 (and growing) all-new tutorials to help users with the new interface at https://ehs.missouri.edu/ehsa_tutorial .

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Hazardous Waste Label Update

Starting February 28, the University of Missouri's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) will require all hazardous waste containers to use new neon green labels, in line with updated EPA and MODNR regulations.

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New Methylene Chloride Regulations

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to enhance safety measures for methylene chloride usage. These regulations prohibit many common applications, including paint stripping, degreasing, and adhesive removal, while permitting certain uses under stringent safety protocols. The University of Missouri's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department is actively assisting faculty, staff, and researchers in adhering to these updated standards.

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