Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental
Health and Safety

What is the Bowdoin College EHS Program?

Bowdoin maintains a comprehensive program to:

  • ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding life safety, environmental protection, and labor;
  • maintain a safe and healthful workplace for its employees, and learning environment for its students; and
  • promote occupational and personal wellness.

The program is administered by the EHS Office of the Department of Facilities Management, located in Rhodes Hall.

Who is the EHS Manager?

The EHS Manager's responsibilities include the following roles:

  • Health & Safety Officer - Administering employee training, medical monitoring, and personal protective equipment programs; developing policies and procedures to address current and anticipated life safety issues; responding to faculty, staff, and student concerns; and coordinating campus-wide and department-specific safety programs.
  • Environmental Compliance Manager -- Preparing and maintaining programs, licenses, permits, documentation, and reporting required by environmental regulations; remaining apprised of changes to applicable laws and regulations, and assessing the effects on College operations; and supervising spill response, due diligence, and site investigation efforts.
  • Risk Manager - Managing workplace safety issues, including the investigation and resolution of accidents and incidents, and development of injury-prevention programs and strategies.
  • Chemical Hygiene Officer - Supervising chemical and hazardous materials use, inventory, reduction/pollution prevention, and waste disposal programs.
  • Crisis Coordinator -- Responding to all campus emergencies, and coordinating disaster preparedness planning, training, drills, and annual exercises in coordination with local, state, and federal authorities.
  • Committee Chair -- Directing the efforts of the campus safety, environmental action, and environmental management system (EMS) development committees; and forming transient committees to aid in the development of specific safety policies and procedures.

The EHS Manager also works closely with Human Resources to address college-wide concerns, develop wellness programs, and manage worker's compensation issues; and with Sustainable Bowdoin to coordinate waste reduction, recycling, and environmental management efforts.

When should I call the EHS Office?

Faculty, staff and students of Bowdoin College should feel free to contact the EHS Manager to:

  • report any accident, incident or observed safety hazard;
  • request aid in addressing a perceived environmental, health or safety concern; or
  • get information related to these issues.

What should I do in an emergency?

In general, any life-threatening emergency should be reported immediately to the Security Communications Center (x3500), who will contact the appropriate response services.

Who should I call with questions or concerns?

Please contact:
Mark J. Fisher, CPG
EHS Manager
725-3763