Environmental Health and Safety

Creating a safer campus together.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department partners with the Purdue Northwest community to promote a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible campus. Through education, consultation, regulatory guidance and proactive risk management, we help protect students, faculty, staff and visitors. Our work supports the university’s teaching, research and operational mission by providing practical solutions that reduce risk and promote compliance.

Our Staff

Professional headshot: Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist


brownca@pnw.edu

219-989-2724

EHS Services

Laboratory Safety

Support for teaching and research laboratories, including chemical hygiene, biosafety, radiation and laser safety, inspections and safety training.

Hazardous Waste

Guidance for the proper management and disposal of hazardous waste, chemical pickups and regulatory compliance.

Occupational Safety

Programs that promote a safe workplace, including Personal Protective Equipment, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, hazard assessments and workplace safety.

Environmental Compliance

Environmental programs supporting air, water, hazardous materials, spill prevention and regulatory compliance.

Request a Hazardous Waste Pickup

EHS provides routine hazardous waste collection for university laboratories and departments. Complete the Hazardous Waste Disposal Request Form to schedule a pickup.

Request a HazWaste pickup