Welcome to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the State of Hawaiʻi!
Research, teaching, and campus activities in Hawaiʻi come with a unique set of health, safety, and regulatory requirements. These may differ from those at your previous institution, and it is important to be familiar with them before beginning work at UH Mānoa.
The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) provides programs and support in the following areas:
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Radiation Safety (Radioactive Materials and X-Ray Producing Machines)
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Hazardous Materials Management – including the acquisition and transfer of certain hazardous chemicals
- Environmental Compliance
Please note that the following safety programs are not under EHSO, but work closely with our office, and should be reached based on the commodities planned for use or related activities on campus:
- Biological Safety (under the UH System Office of Research Compliance)
- Fire Safety (Under Campus Operations and Facilities)
We also provide training courses in several general Occupational Health and Safety topics, Hazard Communication, Laboratory Safety, Radiation Safety, Hazardous Waste, and Scientific Diving.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep UH Mānoa safe and compliant. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.
Aloha,
Hans O. Nielsen, MPA, CFPS
Interim Director
Environmental Health and Safety Office
(808) 956-8660
| Radiation Safety Program | (808) 956-8591 |
| Biological Safety Program | (808) 956-3197 |
| Diving Safety Program | (808) 956-9643 |
| Fire Safety Program | (808) 956-4954 |
| Hazardous Materials Management Program | (808) 956-3198 |
| Laboratory Safety Program | (808) 956-5180 |
| Environmental Compliance Program | (808) 956-9173 |