Environmental Health & Safety | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Mission Statement

Welcome to the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Our mission is to foster a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible campus community. Through comprehensive risk management, we are committed to supporting the institute’s educational, research, and service objectives by promoting best practices in safety and compliance.

At EHS, we provide resources and training designed to protect health, ensure safety, and prevent environmental impact related to campus operations. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff, we are here to help you understand the important role you play in maintaining a safe environment. Explore our site to find essential information on safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and safety training initiatives.

Thank you for joining us in our commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Together, we can create a safer, healthier future for our entire campus community.

Current Topics

CPR, AED, First Aid Training

Training will be performed in accordance AHA Guidelines and will teach Adult, Child, Infant CPR, as well as Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid training. Attendees successfully completing this 4-hour course will be issued (AHA) Completion Cards, within 30-days of completion. This course is intended for WPI Faculty, Students, and Staff.

Seats are limited. Registration is required to attend.

Critical Incident Training

WPI Police Critical Incident training will provide our community members with an overview of managing crisis situations such as workplace violence, environmental emergencies, and other rapidly unfolding and unplanned incidents.

Upcoming Training Sessions Here

Space Heater Policy

As temperatures continue to drop, please review WPI’s policy on space heaters. The following policy is intended to promote the safety of the campus community, improve the comfort of staff, prevent physical damage to university facilities, and conserve energy at WPI.

Find the policy here

Online Training

EHS is offering Laboratory Safety Training and Hazard Communication Training as online courses. They can be found and accessed through our Training page.

Training page

Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety

Chemical Hygiene is a critical part of being safe in the laboratory. EHS is providing various resources to individuals on different aspects of chemical hygiene and laboratory safety.

Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety

Safety Policy on Age-Appropriate Activities for Minors

Information regarding the university policy on age-appropriate activities that minors can participate in WPI research laboratories.

Read policy here