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Environment, Health and Safety

Environment, Health and Safety is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for the Carolina community through education, training, consultation, recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing potential liabilities.

Report Safety Issues or Concern

  • Is your emergency life-threatening? If so, call 911 right away. If your emergency is not life-threatening, and you would like the EHS Emergency Response staff member to respond, please call EHS at 919-962-5507 and give all pertinent information.
  • Not sure who to contact for your specific issue? Try our “Who do I call?” list. If that doesn’t help, feel free to call the EHS main phone number at 919-962-5507 and we will direct your call to the appropriate personnel.

Each employee plays a role in preventing injuries and reporting unsafe conditions, use the Flag the Hazard form to share any concerns.

Training Spotlight

Get CPR/AED certified – and learn how to help when it’s needed most. Fire Safety offers CPR and AED training as requested for UNC Chapel-Hill groups. Visit the Fire Safety page to learn more and schedule a training session for your team.

A Year of Growth, Impact, and Achievement

The 2025 EHS Impact Report highlights key milestones, successful projects, and the collective impact made by the department’s dedicated team, reflecting their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Impact Report 2025 over the image of a UNC employee receiving a vaccination.

News

Safety precaution equipment on a construction site.
June 2026 is National Safety Month

June 1, 2026

Governor Josh Stein has declared June as Safety Awareness month. Across North Carolina, workplace safety is emphasized during this month to stress the importance of identifying and eliminating safety hazards.

Orange County Heat Awareness Week
Orange County Proclaims May 18-22 as Heat Awareness Week

May 18, 2026

The Orange County Board of Commissioners has designated May 18-22, 2026, as Heat Awareness Week to highlight the growing risks of extreme heat and the importance of community preparedness.

Impact Report 2025 over the image of a UNC employee receiving a vaccination.
Year in Review: EHS 2025 Impact Report

March 20, 2026

The 2025 Impact Report highlights the department's work and accomplishments over the past year.