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Environmental Health and Safety

COVID-19 Reentry Information

  • Brooklyn College Research Reentry Plan, July 10, 2020 (pdf)
  • Checklist: Researchers and Public Safety (pdf)
  • Labs: Returning to Campus Checklist (pdf)

COVID-19 Guidance

EHS has issued guidance crucial to help protect members of the Brooklyn College community during the COVID-19 pandemic. To review guidance on how to protect yourself and others, click here.

About

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) ensures that the Brooklyn College campus remains a safe environment for its faculty, staff, and students, and addresses all workplace health and safety issues.

EHS Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

EHS staff are actively involved with efforts to support the Brooklyn College community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We stand by ready to respond to any campus emergency involving hazardous materials, including: biologicals, chemicals, or radiological hazards.

Although EHS staff are considered essential personnel, on-site staffing may vary due to campus need. Please contact us via phone or e-mail to confirm availability.

PPE / Face Covering Distribution

EHS is maintaining a centralized stock of PPE and face coverings for those returning to campus.

Hours / Location

  • Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • By appointment at other times, contact us.
  • 0229 Ingersoll Hall

Information on Re-Entry for Returning Researchers

The requirements below have been approved by CUNY Central as part of our campus re-entry plan (PDF).

Laboratory Safety Training (Annual Requirement)

  • A BlackBoard organization has been created to provide online laboratory safety training for researchers returning to campus.
  • For access, go to CUNY Blackboard and log in with your CUNYfirst credentials.
  • Go to the left-hand side to the "Organization Search," and type "Environmental Health and Safety" in the search bar.
  • Select the "EHS" organization ID, with "Brooklyn College Environmental Health and Safety" organization name.
  • Enroll using enrollment password "1234".

Radiation Safety Training (Annual Requirement for Radiation Users)

  • For access, go to CUNY Blackboard and log in with your CUNYfirst credentials.
  • If you've already enrolled in the Brooklyn College Environmental Health and Safety organization, simply navigate to that organization and select "Radiation Safety Training."
  • Otherwise, utilize the above steps for access to laboratory safety training to enroll.

BioRAFT / ChemTracker Lab Hazards Confirmation (As Needed Requirement)

  • Principal investigators must confirm laboratory hazards within BioRAFT.
  • For access, go to BioRAFT and log in with your CUNYfirst credentials.

CUNY / Brooklyn College COVID-19 Training / Attestation (One-Time Requirement)

  • A form has been created to codify specific Brooklyn College campus requirements around COVID-19 and provide CUNY mandated training.
  • Complete the CUNY / Brooklyn College Microsoft Form specific to Brooklyn College policies and procedures.

Daily Everbridge Wellness /  COVID-19 Screening (Daily Requirement)

  • All personnel coming to campus must complete the COVID-19 screening questionnaire on a daily basis, or on the days they wish to come on campus.

Information for Hazardous Waste Generators

EHS will not be conducting normal hazardous waste pick-up operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you generate hazardous waste and need a pick-up, submit a request via our waste pick-up request form.

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