EHS Committees

To assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of EHS policies, programs and procedures, several faculty-led committees have been established. These committees ensure that EHS related policies and procedures are appropriately vetted, including appropriate input from faculty and research staff. The committees are as follows:

Institute Council for Environmental Health and Safety (IC-EHS)

• Scope: Overarching responsibility for consideration and adoption of Institute-wide EHS policies and procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, and occupational health and safety issues. Advise the GT Executive Leadership Team on high-priority EHS issues.

Chemical and Environmental Safety Committee (CESC)

• Scope: Consider and advise EHS and the Institute Council on programs and policies regarding the safe and compliant use of chemicals and labs at GT.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC)

• Scope: Consider and advise EHS and the Institute Council on programs and policies regarding occupational health and workplace safety at GT.

Biological Materials Safeguards Committee (BMSC)

• Scope: Consider and advise EHS and the Institute Council on programs and policies regarding the safe and compliant use of non r-DNA biological materials at GT.

Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)

• Scope: Oversee and ensure compliance regarding the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices at GT.

Laser Safety Committee (LSC)

• Scope: Develop, implement and oversee programs and policies regarding the safe and compliant use of Class 3b and 4 lasers at GT.