Environmental Health and Safety
Bowling Green State University
1851 N. Research Drive
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
419-372-2171
419-372-2194 (fax)

Staff

George Bullerjahn, Radiation and Laser Safety Officer, 419-372-6021, bullerj@bgsu.edu
John Curlis, Fire Safety Officer, 419-372-2172, curlis@bgsu.edu
Lori Firsdon, Administrative Assistant,419-372-2171,  lorifir@bgsu.edu
Bess Huyghe, Sr. Industrial Hygienist, 419-372-9601, bhuyghe@bgsu.edu
Kyle Schlarman, Environmental Safety and Health Specialist, 419-372-2173, kschlar@bgsu.edu

The Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS) is responsible for coordinating all aspects of environmental management, occupational health and safety on campus, and implementing safety regulations for the University.  We are committed to preventing injuries, illness, and fatalities on the job and in the total campus community.  The protection of our assets and maintenance of a safe and healthy campus environment is essential for productivity and excellence.  The job of the EHS staff is to ensure that the University maintains a safe and healthful living and working environment.  We also lead the compliance effort on campus in order to make sure the the University acts in accordance with all necessary environmental, health, and safety regulations.  We provide many direct services to our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  We offer an array of training courses and related technical consultation.

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety reports to Kimberly K. Miller, Director of Risk Management.  Risk Management also includes Insurance, Claims Management, Fleet Safety and other university risk-reduction programs.