Environmental Health and Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment where its students, faculty, and staff are able to learn and grow.
This webpage will assist you in learning about some of the measures and recommendations in place that will assist all of us in achieving this goal. If you have any questions or issues, please contact the Department of Campus Safety at safety@mercy.edu.
Mercy University has a comprehensive set of fire safety protocols designed specifically for each of the three main campuses (Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, and Manhattan) as well as the administrative campus in Tarrytown. Specific plans can be found on the Mercy University Campus Safety webpage under the individual campus Emergency Response Plan (ERP) tabs. These plans describe specific actions and evacuation routes to be taken in the event of a life-threatening event such as a fire
The Mercy University Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is written to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1450, (Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories). This regulation mandates a program of practices, procedures, and policies designed to protect employees who use hazardous chemicals in a laboratory setting.
Please see below for ladder safety and fall protection resources:
Please see below for confined space resources:
Please see below for hazardous energy protocols: