Environmental Health and Safety

Preparedness & Safety Outreach Event - 2024

EH&S employees at the Emergency Preparedness Event - 2024

First Aid Kit and Automatic External Defibrillator Management

Wall mounted First Aid Kit and an AED

Safety Training

EH&S lead safety training session

PPE Assessment Assistance

Examples of PPE including eye, hand, hearing, and fall protection

Chemical Hygiene Plan and Lab Safety

Southeast chemistry lab

Regulated Waste Management

Rock Creek hazardous waste storage shed

Hazard Communication and SDS Inventories

Checklist of hazard communication training topics

Stormwater Management

Sylvania's rain garden

DEQ Underground Storage Tank Certification

Rock Creek fueling station

Annual Drinking Water Testing

Drinking water fountains and bottle fill station

“Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.” Henry IV Part 1

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department supports the mission of PCC by promoting health, safety and environmental protection throughout the District with the objective of maintaining a safe learning and working environment. EHS provides leadership in developing and supporting policies, procedures, programs and training opportunities in support of the protection of life, property, and the environment. Programs include disciplines such as: environmental management (soil, water), hazardous material and waste, environmental health, chemical hygiene, radiation safety, biohazard, construction and occupational health and safety.

What’s New in EH&S

Revised training for Wildfire Smoke Protection as well as Employee Training for Heat Illness Prevention and Manager Training for Heat Illness Prevention are now available.

In support of DEI efforts, EH&S is introducing resources that are more inclusive for staff as well as students. Over the next few weeks, Cintas will be including bandages in multiple skin tones in all first aid kits.

Learn more about National Safety Month.

Who We Are

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Cheryl Arpan

Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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Responsible for Environmental Health and Employee Safety

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Kevin Crowley

Senior Environmental Health & Occupational Safety Specialist
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Evelyn Prater

Evelyn Prater

Environmental Health & Occupational Safety Specialist
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Josh Barber

Environmental Health & Occupational Safety Specialist
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