EHS Mission

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) strives to promote a safe and healthy working, learning, and living environment for the University community. The purpose of the EHS Program is to provide a safe workplace for students, faculty, and staff; protect the environment and community; and promote compliance to federal, state and local regulations.

• Waste stream determinations and disposal of regulated wastes
• Safety, storage, and handling of hazardous chemicals
• Monitoring and reporting of air emissions
• Control of wastewater discharge to POTW
• Recycling and sustainability
• EHS Awareness Training

Key Due Dates

Global Harmonization System (GHS):

• 12/1/2013 - Staff training completed for new labeling elements and SDS formats.
• 12/1/2015 - All incoming chemical containers must be in compliance to the new labeling system.
• 6/1/2016 - Implementation of new labeling for all chemicals stored on campus and updated Haz Communication Program.

Environmental Management System (EMS):

• 7/5/2015 - Full implementation of all elements of the EMS on campus.

Contact Information

St. Mary's University
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
St. Louis Hall, Rm 225B
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228

Telephone: (210) 436-3985
Email: spaul2@stmarytx.edu
Campus Mail Stop: Box#40

Name:	Srikanto H. Paul
Title:	Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Responsibilities:	All areas of environmental health and safety for the University.
Reports to:	Rebeckah Day, V.P. Administration and Finance
Education:	M.S. Engineering Systems Management, St. Mary's University, Spr 2014 M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management, 2004 B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1997
Certifications:	Certified Pool Inspector, 2012 Certified Safety Administrator, 2011 Certified Lead Abatement (RRP), 2011 Certified Reliability Engineer, 2007 Certified Quality Engineer, 2006 Certified Quality Auditor, 2005 Manager of Operational Excellence and Quality, 2004 Certified Project Manager, 2004 Professional Engineering Intern, 1997
Professional Organizations:	American Society for Quality (ASQ) National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA)