About Us

Who are we?

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. EH&S reports to the Vice Provost and Dean of Research David Studdert, and is directed by Associate Vice Provost Russell Furr. EH&S works closely with the University Safety Partners, the faculty and managers in the research community and operational units, safety coordinators and safety committees, and departmental and central administrators. The University Committee on Health and Safety, a faculty committee that reports to the President of the University, provides institutional oversight and recommendations for program development and improvements.

Program Areas

Emergency Management
Fire Marshal's Office
Occupational Safety & Health
Environmental Protection Program  
Occupational Health Center

Research Safety

Biosafety & Security
Health Physics
Laboratory Safety