FOSTERING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Safety is our top priority. The Safety and Compliance team works with our campus partners to promote and ensure a safe and healthy work and learning environment for the Columbia community by setting safety standards, monitoring for compliance, providing technical support, and offering safety education.
Safety and Compliance Guidance
Safety and Compliance provides technical assistance, consulting, and regulatory compliance support
We help ensure staff are aware of regulatory requirements for inspection, storage, or reporting of equipment or goods that affect the environment.
An effective fire safety program requires the involvement of the entire campus community. Learn fire safety tips so you know what to do in case of a fire emergency.
We help create a safe campus environment by educating staff on safety standards and how to prevent workplace hazards.
Our life saving public access defibrillation program is designed to help save lives on campus in the event of cardiac health emergencies.
Safety and Compliance Services
Safety and Compliance provides the following services
Safety and Compliance News
Extreme Heat Warning and Precautions for July 27 to July 28
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning beginning at 11 a.m. today (July 27) through 9 p.m. Friday (July 28). You can stay safe and help Columbia conserve energy by following these simple steps during the heat wave and throughout these hot summer months.
Columbia Residential Supers Receive OSHA Certification
Columbia Residential superintendents are now more knowledgeable about safety standards and preventing workplace hazards due to recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training.
Employees Who Go Above and Beyond for Safety
Columbia University Facilities and Operations Compliance held its first annual Safety Excellence Awards Ceremony at Altschul Auditorium on June 26, 2018, and at the Studebaker Building on June 27, 2018, honoring 22 Columbia University Facilities and Operations employees for exceptional safety performance.