Environmental Health & Safety

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The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office at Texas Christian University (TCU) is committed to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while protecting the well-being of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

EHS staff stay current with evolving laws and regulations, translating them into practical health and safety programs tailored to the unique needs of the institution and its strategic mission. As part of the Risk Management Department within the Division of Finance and Administration, EHS oversees the identification and management hazards that pose a risk to the campus community.

Safety begins in the workplace - whether in labs, classrooms, shops, offices, or residence halls. Every member of the TCU community shares responsibility for maintaining a safe environment by exercising sound judgment and remaining aware of their surroundings.

Contact Information

Kim Adams
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Risk Management and Internal Audit
Office: 817-257-7815 Extension: 6
Email: kim.adams@tcu.edu

Richard Adickes
Environmental Health & 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 817-257-7815 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 EHS at 817-257-5395 or safety@tcu.edu.