Environmental Health and Safety operates a program to manage asbestos-containing materials in all Indiana University Facilities so that all State and Federal regulations are complied with during renovation or normal maintenance activities.
EHS has an Asbestos Manager and employs a full-time Asbestos Abatement Crew who are licensed by the state to remove asbestos-containing materials.
Contractors have become a significant population at many IUPUI sites, even working side by side with IUPUI employees. Contractors may be exposed to hazardous conditions in IUPUI locations and may also expose IUPUI employees and the community to hazards. IUPUI desires to see that all aspects of its operations are performed in a safe and healthy work environment. EHS Staff provides expertise in construction safety issues.
The Lead Safety Program covers all work activities that have the potential to distrube lead-containing materials. These activities include; construction, repair, renovations or demolition with a potential for exposure to lead.
