Environmental Health & Safety

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The primary function of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while protecting the health and safety of the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at TCU. The EHS and Hazardous Materials Safety staff members keep abreast of these laws and translates them into health and safety programs and practices which fit the unique requirements of the University as a teaching and research institution. EHS and Hazardous Materials Safety are within the Risk Management Department in the Division of Finance and Administration and they manage hazards that pose risks to the campus community and environment.

Safety begins in the workplace: in the labs, shops, classrooms, offices, and residence halls where we work and live. It is the responsibility of every employee and student at TCU to use common sense and look out for their safety and the safety of others. The University's health and safety programs are designed to minimize risks through sound, common sense practices.

Contact Information

Richard Adickes
Hazardous Materials Safety Manager
Office: 817-257-5395
Email: r.adickes@tcu.edu

Jonathan Brown
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
Office: 817-257-7220
Email: j.brown2@tcu.edu

Amanda Fletcher-Dembicki
Laboratory Safety Specialist
Office: 817-257-1769
Email: a.fletcherdembicki@tcu.edu

Emergencies

For emergencies that occur on campus, the TCU Police Department should be notified immediately at 817-257-7777.

If you have a medical emergency call 911, the TCU Police Department, or go to a local emergency room. Hospital and Urgent Care locations close to campus are listed in the Employee Handbook.

On-the-Job Accident or Injury
In the event of a work-related injury, employees should report the injury as soon as possible to their supervisor and to Risk Management.

In accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Texas, TCU provides Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage for its employees. For additional information regarding Worker's Compensation, contact Risk Management at 817-257-4506 or askrisk@tcu.edu.

Laboratory Incident Reporting
Reporting incidents occurring in a laboratory is essential to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for studying, working, and conducting research at TCU. All laboratory incidents (including non-injury and near-missed) must be reported to Risk Management/EHS. Incidents shall be reported using the Lab Incident/Near Miss Report Form. For additional information, contact the Hazardous Materials Safety Manager at 817-257-5395 or safety@tcu.edu.