The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department at Georgia Tech develops programs and provides oversight, consultation, training, and other specialized services to assist the Institute community in meeting its public health, occupational and research safety, environmental protection, and compliance responsibilities.
It is the goal of EHS to be a highly-valued partner with all Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students to facilitate completion of their work in a safe and compliant manner.
Offices and Services
Biological Safety
The Office of Biological Safety is responsible for the protection of people and the environment from potentially harmful microorganisms and other biological agents.
Environmental Programs
The Office of Environmental Programs oversees compliance with several environmental rules and regulations set forth by both the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Fire Safety
The Office of Fire Safety is responsible for implementing safety rules and policies intended to prevent fires, and fire- related injuries and deaths.
General Safety
The Office of General and Occupational Safety is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all who occupy the campus while complying with regulations and standards.
Hazardous Waste
The Office of Hazardous Materials is responsible for the management of the hazardous waste generated on campus and ensuring its safe collection, segregation, and disposal.
Lab and Chemical Safety
The Office of Lab and Chemical Safety aims to minimize the risk of injury and illness associated with research involving chemical agents and to facilitate completion of work in a safe and compliant manner.
Radiation Safety
The Office of Radiological Safety (ORS) manages all aspects of the use of radioactive material (RAM), ionizing radiation generating devices, and Class 3B and 4 lasers at Georgia Tech.
Shipping
Shipping hazardous materials is regulated by various entities including the Department of Transportation (DOT), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To ensure that those regulations are adhered to, EHS ships these items for you.
About EH&S
Our Team
View our organizational chart or contact members of our various teams.
Committees
EHS supports many faculty and staff committees that review protocols and policies for the wide range of research activities at the Institute. Click on a committee to see its charter and current membership.
Biological Material Safeguards Committee
Chemical and Environmental Safety Committee
Institute Council for Environmental Health & Safety
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Institutional Biosafety Committee
FAQs
Minors in the Lab Policies
If a minor is working, volunteering, or participating in a program in a lab or any potentially hazardous environment, specific safety and policy requirements must be followed.
Upcoming Training
EHS offers training courses covering a variety of topics. Use our Training Tool to determine the right courses for you.
Directions and Parking
The EH&S department is located in three different buildings across campus.
793 Marietta Street
Biological Safety, Lab & Chemical Safety, General Safety, Environmental Programs, Hazardous Waste
Park in the lot between Marietta Street and the building. Walk in the front entrance. The training room will be on your right, and all offices are upstairs.
Boggs
Radiation Safety
The closest visitor parking lots are the Visitor Parking Lots 2 and 3. From the south entrance, proceed up the stairs to the 3rd floor. Our offices are 2/3 down the long hallway.