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    Environmental Health and Safety

    Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plays a crucial role in promoting a safe and healthy environment within the university community. EHS develops and implements policies and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding environmental protection and workplace safety. Specific responsibilities include facilitating safe work practices, providing training in workplace and environmental safety to ensure that employees and students are prepared for potential incidents, such as chemical spills or fires, and conducting regular safety inspections and audits. Resources and guidance on topics like handling of hazardous materials, indoor air quality, noise exposure, and ergonomic practices are also offered, fostering a culture of safety and well-being across campus. Through these efforts, EHS aims to protect the health of individuals and the environment while supporting the university's educational and research missions.

    Contacts

    In an emergency, call 911

    For urgent situations, call until you connect with someone — do not rely on voice mail, text or email. After hours, contact U of I Security at 208-885-7054.

    EHS email
    safety@uidaho.edu

    EHS office
    208-885-6524

    EHS fax
    208-885-5969

    Executive director
    208-885-6524

    Fire Safety
    208-885-6525

    Hazardous Materials
    208-885-6279

    Industrial Hygiene
    208-885-5977

    Laboratory Safety
    208-885-5031

    Occupational Safety
    208-885-6297

    Radiation Safety
    208-885-6524

    Safety Training
    208-885-6524

    Staff

    Samir Shahat
    Executive director of Environmental Health and Safety
    samir@uidaho.edu

    • General safety program administration
    • Environmental compliance
    • University safety officer
    • Radiation safety officer

    Jane Westervelt
    Office manager
    janew@uidaho.edu

    • Office and budget management
    • Safety training administrator

    Kelvin Daniels
    Fire safety specialist
    kelvind@uidaho.edu

    • Fire safety program management
    • Fire and building code compliance

    Mark Borth
    Hazardous materials specialist
    borth@uidaho.edu

    • Hazardous waste program

    Connor Hall
    Hazardous materials technician II
    connorjh@uidaho.edu

    • Hazardous materials program management

    Andrew Eberle
    Industrial hygienist
    aeberle@uidaho.edu

    • Indoor air quality
    • All-inclusive workplace safety
    • Industrial hygiene

    Vacant
    Industrial hygiene specialist

    • Asbestos and lead program
    • Respirator protection program

    Drew Pemberton
    Laboratory safety officer
    apemberton@uidaho.edu

    • Laboratory safety program

    Beau Babcock
    Occupational safety specialist
    beaubabcock@uidaho.edu

    • Occupational safety
    • Workers' compensation
    • Accident investigation
    • General safety program and training development

    Matt Ligman
    Occupational safety technician
    mligman@uidaho.edu

    • Workplace safety inspections
    • First-aid/CPR/AED program
    • R and E Center occupational safety

    Vacant
    Radiation safety specialist

    • Radiation safety program and training

    Safety forms

    • Accident Incident Report form
    • Report A Safety Concern form
    • Laboratory Signage Request form
    • Chemical Waste Collection Form ASP

    Emergency numbers

    Moscow campus

    Emergency
    911

    Fire / Ambulance
    911

    Chemical spills
    911

    UI Emergency Response Team (UIERT)
    911

    Moscow Police (non-emergency)
    208-882-2677

    Gritman Hospital
    208-882-4511

    Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline
    208-883-4357

    24-Hour Crisis Hotline
    208-885-6716

    Facilities (office hours)
    208-885-6246

    Facilities (after hours)
    208-885-7233 (SAFE)

    Campus Security (24/7)
    208-885-7233 (SAFE)

    Boise campus

    Emergency
    911

    Fire / Ambulance
    911

    Hazardous materials/chemical spills disaster services
    911

    Boise Police (non-emergency)
    208-377-6790

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center (non-emergency)
    208-381-2222

    St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (non-emergency)
    208-367-2121

    24-Hour Crisis Hotline
    208-885-6716

    Mental Health Services
    208-334-0808

    Idaho Water Center
    208-334-2999

    Idaho Water Center Parking Security
    208-336-0821
    (after hours: 208-514-6759)

    Coeur d'Alene campus

    Emergency
    911

    Fire / Ambulance
    911

    Coeur d'Alene Police (non-emergency)
    208-769-2320

    Fire and Ambulance (non-emergency)
    208-769-2340

    Kootenai Medical Center
    208-666-2000

    24-Hour Crisis Hotline
    208-885-6716

    Mental Health Services
    208-769-1406

    Facilities
    208-667-2588

    Idaho Falls campus

    Emergency
    911

    Fire / Ambulance
    911

    Idaho Falls Police (non-emergency)
    208-529-1200

    ISU Public Safety (24/7)
    208-282-2515

    Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
    208-529-6111

    24-Hour Crisis Hotline
    208-885-6716

    Mental Health Services
    208-528-5700

    ISU Facilities
    208-282-2784

    U of I Emergency Response Team

    Due to the diversity and advanced research and education activities at the University of Idaho, the EPA classifies the university as a large quantity generator of hazardous waste. In accordance with state and federal regulations, the University of Idaho maintains an Emergency Response Team (UIERT) through the office of Environmental Health and Safety. The team is trained and equipped to handle most hazmat incidents that may occur on campus. The UIERT also has an agreement with the City of Moscow to respond to other incidents in the city as requested.

    The UIERT is comprised of members of Environmental Health and Safety, and they cover all types of hazardous materials. All team members are trained up to hazardous materials technician and operations levels. All team members are FEMA ICS trained (level 100 - 800) and maintain their certifications through annual refreshers and close collaboration with the State of Idaho Fire Marshal's office.

    Activation and dispatch of the UIERT is done by contacting U of I security, the university safety officer in Environmental Health and Safety, or the Incident Commander acting for the City of Moscow via 911. The dispatcher will need to know what type of hazardous material is involved (e.g., chemical, radioactive, or biohazardous material), if the information is available. If the material cannot be identified, they will follow call-out procedures for a chemical spill.

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    Phone: 208-885-6524
    Fax: 208-885-5969
    Location: Safety Office, 1108 W 6th St, Moscow, ID 83843
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    875 Perimeter Dr
    MS 2030
    Moscow, ID
    83844-2030

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