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Environment, Health & Safety

We work collaboratively with University of Calgary clients and stakeholders to promote environment, health and safety strategies and systems. We foster a safe environment through the provision of our services.

Presidents Message of Health and Safety

All employees at the University of Calgary have a shared responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

OHS Management System

Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System helps the university maintain a safe work environment for all.

Laboratory Safety

In order to address the health, safety, and environmental challenges specific to the laboratories, programs, safety and procedure manuals and laboratory specific training courses have been developed by EHS.


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