Conducting research with hazardous substances and equipment is handled by the following two offices of environmental health at Columbia:
The Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety is committed to establishing and maintaining a healthful and safe work environment through the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental hazards in areas of industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, laboratory and chemical safety, hazardous waste management, asbestos and lead, chemical tracking management, and radiation protection. Please refer to the Office Web site for a full list of relevant laws, policies and regulations.
http://cumc.columbia.edu/dept/ehs/
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety provides a broad range of services to promote the health and safety of Columbia students, faculty, and staff at the Medical Center. Please refer to the Office Web site for a full list of relevant laws, policies, and regulations.