Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) develops and implements programs aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of the campus community. EHS helps ensure compliance with local, state and federal statutes, as well as regulations pertaining to occupational health, safety and environmental protection.


Download the EHS Handbook

What's New in EHS:

Updated Anonymous Safety Issue Submission Form

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  • This form is NOT for:
    • Reporting emergencies or other urgent, timely safety issues - please call Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Public Safety at 401-254-3333 for all emergency or urgent, timely safety issues
    • Reporting routine maintenance requests - please use the to submit a maintenance request to Facilities Management, or call Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Facilities Management at 401-254-3136 during business hours

New Town of Bristol Fire and EMS Detail Form

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  • Please complete this form if your event requires a fire or EMS detail due to the number of participants or the nature of the event.

Updated Safety Trainings

Updated "Visiting Animals on Campus" Procedure:

  • Do you have a classroom or social event that involves bringing an animal to campus? (e.g., wildlife demonstration, petting zoo, etc.)
  • Please complete the mandatory online form linked below to receive EHS approval prior to your event.
  • All visiting animals must go through the approval process prior to coming to campus. 
  • Please allow at least 30 days for approval
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Contact

Kathy Souza

Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Fire Safety and Environmental Health
ksouza@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3494
North Office 115

Cat Conley 
Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Chemical and Industrial Hygiene
cconley@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3781
North Office 136

Paul Tancrell
Shop and Studio Manager
Shop and Studio Safety
ptancrell@rwu.edu
(401) 254-3709
North Office 112