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

EHS 2025 Annual Report

The Environmental Health & Safety 2025 Annual Report highlights the work the EHS team is doing to support Mizzou.

"Our mission is simple," said EHS Director Dennis Elmore. "Provide practical, reliable service to our customers. When we help customers meet their obligations while minimizing costs and disruption, we are doing our best work. While we think of ourselves as a service unit first, we also lead on matters related to safety, compliance and risk management. ... 

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Researcher Spotlight: Mizzou sustainable innovation driven by smart chemical inventory, pristine lab habits

At the University of Missouri, groundbreaking research happens every day. And behind many of these discoveries is a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and smart laboratory management.

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Seeing Safety from Every Angle: EHS Adds 360-Degree Cameras to Hazardous Waste Pickup Vehicles

Environmental Health & Safety recently outfitted several hazardous waste pickup vehicles with 360-degree camera systems to improve driver awareness and reduce risk during campus service operations. This investment strengthens the safety of a critical service that supports Mizzou’s research, teaching and campus operations.

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