What is environmental health and safety?

Environmental health and safety (EHS) focuses on the assessment, prevention, and mitigation of hazards that can potentially harm people and the environment. EHS is a multi-disciplinary field, drawing from a variety of scientific, engineering, and management disciplines. It is concerned with the identification, evaluation, and control of risks from:

- Chemical exposure

- Biological exposure

- Physical hazards

- Radiation

- Noise

- Vibration

- Poor air quality

- Inadequate ventilation

- Lack of sanitation

EHS professionals work to protect people and the environment by developing and implementing controls to reduce risks and ensure that workplaces are safe and healthy. They also develop and implement emergency plans to respond to potential accidents and spills.

Environmental health and safety is a critical component of environmental management. It is essential for protecting human health and the environment, and for ensuring that businesses and organizations can operate safely and sustainably.