Office of the Vice President for Research

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Our fundamental mission is to support the research, education and patient care activities of the University through promotion of a safe and healthy environment. We achieve this by providing high quality programs, training, evaluation and consultation designed to minimize safety, health, environmental and regulatory risks to the University community.

REPORT AN ACCIDENT, SAFETY CONCERN, NEAR-MISS OR HAZARDOUS SITUATION!

EHS Highlights 2024

Explore the EHS 2024 Highlights report to learn more about our staff and the services we provide, and a behind-the-scenes look at recent achievements, initiatives, and resources promoting safety and health across the University community.

View all waste types.

Waste pick-up & new container online request form.

What to do with empty Chemical Containers?

Search Training Records.

View list and descriptions of all EHS training modules.

STAR - Safety, Training & Record-keeping (log-in).

EHS is available to assist those at UVA who need to make hazardous material (dangerous goods) shipments. 

View our shipping page for more information.

All laboratories MUST have a Hazard Communication Door Sign!

View our door sign page for more information.

New & Established Labs - moving into, or expanding to, UVA space.

Decommissioning - moving out of UVA space.

Search Safety Data Sheets online (log-in).

View our Safety Data Sheet page for more information.