A world class teaching and research institution demands a well-trained and highly-experienced health and safety resource. The Department of EH&S at Iowa State University has worked hard to recruit and retain highly qualified staff up to the task of providing innovative solutions to unique workplace hazards.

EH&S staff have developed their skills through

• Education - All EH&S staff are post-secondary educated including 17 master degrees and 6 PhDs
• Experience - Many staff members have research laboratory experience
• Specialized training - EH&S staff regularly receive training to stay current in their areas of expertise
• Certification - Many staff members are professionally certified including 3 CSP, 2 CIH, 3 CHMM, and 5 RBP

EH&S staff share their knowledge locally, regionally and nationally including presentations at

• Iowa Governor’s Safety Conference
• Iowa-Illinois Safety Conference
• Iowa Homeland Security Conference
• College and University Hazardous Waste Conference
• Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Conference