Center for Environmental Health and Safety

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Last Updated: Mar 17, 2025, 11:30 AM

Fact Sheets

The Center for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) was formed to coordinate all activities associated with the Environmental Regulatory compliance for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

The Center is comprised of four sections:

Together, these sections work on monitoring Federal and State laws, determining their effects on the University, and advising proper action. CEHS reports to the Executive Director of Finance.

  • Campus waste pickups are conducted on the normal schedule the usual pickup request forms
  • Chemical and Biological Lab Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens training are now online on My Courses. Please contact Tatiana Sherrill (tasherrill@cehs.siu.edu), provide your Dawg Tag, department, and contact phone number and email and you will receive a link on MyCourses.
  • Submit all accident reports via e-mail to Tatiana Sherrill (tasherrill@cehs.siu.edu)
  • Report all accidental releases to Tatiana Sherrill (tasherrill@cehs.siu.edu)
  • Direct all radiological inquiries to Matt Barnstable (mbarnstable@cehs.siu.edu)
  • Other inquiries may be directed to Tatiana Sherrill (tasherrill@cehs.siu.edu) or the appropriate staff member listed on this website.

Announcements

  • Biological Waste Pick-Up Schedule

    Biological waste is currently being picked up on Tuesdays.

  • Laboratory Supplies

    Are you looking for laboratory supplies such as sharps containers, gloves, or eye protection? Southern Illinois University utilizes an IPHEC (Illinois Procurement of Higher Education Consortium) contract to purchase lab supplies from Fisher Scientific. You may obtain university pricing for your lab supplies by visiting the Procurement Services website.

    CEHS can no longer purchase such lab supplies for you.

  • National Safety Council Safety Tips

  • DEA Registration

    For information regarding DEA controlled substances and select biological agents please read this letter from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). 

    To register your DEA permit contact info@cehs.siu.edu or fax it to 453-7192.

  • Dirty Lab Coats?

    Dirty lab coats should never be taken home to be washed.