About Us
Occupational & Environment Safety (OES) provides guidance in all phases of the safety program including occupational safety, environmental compliance, and fire safety. Our mission is to promote a safe work environment for everyone at Johns Hopkins University and Health System through the proper management of occupational safety hazards.
Full Separator
Subtopics
- Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Ergonomics and Lifting Guidelines
- Fire Safety
- Hazardous Material Shipping (DOT/IATA)
- Hot Work Permits
- Indoor Air Quality and Odors
- Lab/Equipment Clearances
- Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing
Full Separator
Resources
Forms
Training
See information about all HSE training modules here:
- JH | Bloodborne Pathogens
- JH | Safety Respiratory Protection
- Chemical Waste Management
- JHHS | Fire Prevention in the Perioperative/Procedural Setting and Fire Extinguisher Training
- DOT/ IATA Dangerous Good Shipping
- DOT Training- Shipping Ebola Contaminated Waste
- DOT/IATA Shipping Certification Consumer Commodities
Instructor-Led Training courses (see schedule and register on MyLearning):
Policies
See the HSE Policy Manual for all Policies
Chemical Safety-related policies:
- (HSE-SP001) Hazard Communication Program
- (HSE-SP002) Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan
- (HSE-SP003) JHU/JHM Workforce Member Work-Related Incident and Injury Reporting
- (HSE-SP008) Maryland Heat Stress Illness Prevention Standards and Management Plan
- (HSE-SP011) Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- (HSEG013) Guidance for Concerns About Indoor Mold Growth
- (HSE001) Safety Responsibilities
- (HSE017) Use of Portable Comfort Heaters (Space Heater)
- (HSE031) Handling of Hazardous Drugs
- (HSE401) Fire Prevention
- (HSE403) Fire Drills
- (HSE406) Fire Incident Responsibilities in JHH
- (HSE408) Evacuation Plans in JHH
- (HSE411) Fire Incident Responsibilities in JHU
- (HSE412) Fire Alarm Response for JHU Buildings: East Baltimore
- (HSE703) Management of Hazardous Chemicals
- (HSE706) Chemical Hygiene Plan
- (HSE805) Laboratory Waste Disposal
- (HSEH805) Medical Waste Disposal
Important Links & Contact Information
Natural Gas Odors – Contact facilities
- JHH / SOM Facilities: 410-955-8300
- BSPH Facilities: 410-955-3451
- Homewood Facilities: 410-516-8063
If Feeling ill
- East Baltimore (Occupational Injury Clinic): 410-955-6433
- Homewood (Occupational Health Services): 443-997-1700
All Other Odor or Indoor Air Quality Concerns Call OES
- East Baltimore 410-955-5918
- Homewood 410-516-8798
- Bayview Asthma Center 410-955-5918