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ehs.ku.edu is the official website of the University of Kansas (KU) Department of Environment, Health & Safety (KU-EHS). It is an internal university resource, not a commercial or external service. The site exists to help KU students, faculty, and staff "become an environmentally responsible and safe Jayhawk," and it serves as the campus entry point for environmental, health, and safety information and support. If you are part of the KU community and need safety guidance, emergency contacts, or updates on EHS topics, this is the site to check.
Who the site is for
The homepage addresses the KU campus community directly. Its welcome message frames the department's mission around helping people at KU act responsibly on environmental and safety matters. That makes the site most relevant if you:
- Are a KU student, faculty, or staff member
- Need to report a safety concern, unsafe situation, or emergency
- Want current safety tips or EHS news
- Are looking for KU emergency or police contacts
It is not designed for the general public, prospective students, or anyone seeking commercial environmental or safety services.
What you can find on the site
The homepage surfaces several categories of resources and links.
Emergency and reporting links
The page lists direct pathways for urgent and non-urgent situations, including:
- KU Alert Website
- KU Police Department
- KU Emergency Management
- KU EHS Emergency Contact
- A link to report a safety concern, unsafe situation, or emergency
These are the practical starting points if something needs attention.
Safety news and tips
KU-EHS publishes recurring safety content. The homepage's news section shows examples of the kind of guidance available, including:
| Item | Topic |
|---|---|
| September Safety Tip | National Preparedness Month (FEMA's Ready Campaign) |
| Special Edition Safety Tip | Safe workplace housekeeping, citing OSHA guidance on organized, uncluttered, hazard-free workplaces |
| August Safety Tip | Electrical safety around water, referencing NFPA and ESFI guidance on hazards in pools, hot tubs, spas, and around boats and marinas |
| July Safety Tip | Top 10 amusement park safety tips |
A "View all KU-EHS News" link leads to the full archive. The mix shows the site covers both workplace safety and seasonal, everyday safety topics.
How to use it
- For an emergency or safety concern, go straight to the reporting and emergency contact links listed on the homepage rather than browsing news content.
- For general safety guidance, start with the news section and its safety tips, which rotate monthly and cover seasonal and workplace topics.
- For campus-wide alerts, use the KU Alert link.
The homepage is organized as a hub: it points you to the right resource rather than hosting everything itself.
What it is not
Because the site belongs to a university department, it does not sell products or services, and it is not a general-purpose environmental or occupational safety reference for the public. Its scope is KU's campus environment, health, and safety needs.