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Environment, Health & Safety

We work collaboratively with University of Calgary clients and stakeholders to promote environment, health and safety strategies and systems. We foster a safe environment through the provision of our services.

Presidents Message of Health and Safety

All employees at the University of Calgary have a shared responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

OHS Management System

Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System helps the university maintain a safe work environment for all.

Laboratory Safety

In order to address the health, safety, and environmental challenges specific to the laboratories, programs, safety and procedure manuals and laboratory specific training courses have been developed by EHS.


Featured news

New water restrictions coming Aug. 26

Message to the UCalgary campus community

UCalgary’s Molly Chisholm honoured among Canada’s top women in safety

Awards celebrate contributions to Occupational Health and Safety workplace standards

UCalgary shifts to mobile emergency alerts exclusively via UCSafety app

Transition away from Alertus app to streamline emergency communications

UCalgary the 1st Canadian university to introduce eduroam to a Canadian international airport

Partnership with YYC and Cybera extends secure Wi-Fi access to visitors

A new era of community safety: UCalgary launches new safety app

UCSafety app is designed to send important safety alerts, provide instant access to safety resources, and give peace of mind to those working and studying alone

UCalgary shines bright as a global sustainability leader

International Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Ranking places university in top 2% globally for sustainability impact