The Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHSO) is responsible for the administration of programs that promote a safe and healthful environment for the University community. This is accomplished through prudent application of sound environmental and occupational safety and health practices. For EHS services at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, please use link within the right-hand menu.
The EHSO is guided by the following areas of emphasis:
- Assist the University community in achieving compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental, occupational safety and health and public health laws and regulations.
- Provide professional consultation, educational programs and training to promote safe work practices, protect the environment, and achieve regulatory compliance.
- Pursue close communication, trust and commitments with the University and regulatory agencies that will foster cooperation in achieving departmental goals and regulatory compliance.
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University Risk Management serves as a trusted partner to the University community by overseeing the University’s traditional risk management functions, including those supporting the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. The department works collaboratively with University partners to advance loss prevention initiatives and manage claims and incidents. Additionally, University Risk Management conducts program and compliance reviews to identify liability and property exposures, as well as enterprise risks that could impact the University’s strategic goals and objectives.
The OEM maintains a comprehensive, all-hazards plan to help ODU prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any incident.