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Our Mission

The mission of UK Occupational Health & Safety is to provide a safe and healthful campus for employees, students, and visitors to work and study. Our programs and activities are designed to help prevent injuries and illnesses through anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control.

What We Do

The department also conducts fume hood inspections, indoor air quality investigations, accident investigations, and assists units with general safety procedures, such as ladder safety, chemical storage safety, electrical safety, and construction safety.