Environmental Health and Safety

Welcome

The North Carolina Central University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) helps facilitate the University’s mission of research, teaching and service by ensuring health, safety and regulatory compliance.

Eagle Health and Safety (EHS) Reporting

Report a Hazard

Use the Report a Hazard Form to alert EHS to safety concerns or items you feel may be a hazard on campus.

Report Incident/Accident

Use the Incident/Accident Report Form to report incidents of personal injury or property damage involving NCCU employees, students or visitors to campus.

Health and Safety Committee

The purpose of the NCCU Safety and Health Committee Program is to establish a multi-tiered, management- and employee-balanced safety and health committee in compliance with the following: North Carolina General Statutes: Chapter 95, Article 22, Section 95-252, North Carolina General Statutes: Chapter 143, Article 63, Section 143-584, North Carolina Administrative Code: 13 NCAC 07A.0605 and North Carolina Administrative Code: 25 NCAC 1N.0106.

About the Program Committee Members

EHS Scope of Service

EHS employs a staff of professionals trained in the field of occupational and environmental health and safety to provide support for University activities and to assure a safe and healthful environment for employees, students and visitors. The Department’s sections include:

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2022-2023 Campus Drinking Water Lead Testing

In November 2022, NCCU implemented a voluntary program to test campus drinking water for the presence of lead and mitigate lead levels in potable water sources that test above a pre-determined actionable level.

Trainings

All NCCU faculty and staff are assigned safety training using the PowerDMS system. Students with an @eagles.nccu.edu email address cannot access PowerDMS and will be assigned safety trainings found on this webpage.

Laboratory Training

General Safety Training

Plans and Programs

Visit this page to view all of the EHS plans and programs.

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Forms and Documents

Visit this page to view all of the EHS forms and documents available to you.

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Insurance and Risk Management Forms

Insurance and Risk Management assists NCCU stakeholders in managing physical, financial, operational and reputation risk through early identification and appropriate avoidance, mitigation and risk transfer. Insurance and Risk Management collaborates with campus and external partners to promote an integrated approach to problem-solving in the following areas:

Claims Management
Contract Review (to ensure insurance issues are sufficient)
International Travel Insurance Enrollment Form
Liability Insurance
Property Insurance
Risk Management Consultations
Travel Insurance
Vehicle Insurance

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Safety Topics

Guidelines for Space Heater Use

This document provides guidance regarding the safe use of portable heaters on campus.

Extension Cords and Power Strips

This document provides information on the proper use of temporary wiring (i.e., extension cords and power strips) on campus.

Mold Fact Sheet

Mold is a common term used to refer to fungal growth, and it can be found on any organic substance as long as water and oxygen are present. Molds produce spores that move through the indoor and outdoor air continually. View this fact sheet to learn more about mold.

Meet the Team

The team is comprised of qualified, knowledgeable members who are recognized as trusted subject matter experts and are committed to providing excellent service and leadership to our partners including University students, faculty, staff and visitors. The group enables and empowers NC Central to adopt a culture of safety in which innovation, discovery and positive change are fully supported by safety professionals.