Environmental Health and Conservation

What We Do

The Office of Environmental Health and Conservation is responsible for promoting a safe campus environment through effective management of hazardous materials, safety training, and risk assessment / evaluation.

Phone

(315) 792-3743

grsponbu@utica.edu

Department Type

Administrative

Office Location

Room 276 Gordon Science Center

Hours

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided

Training: hazard communication/GHS, radiation safety, laboratory safety, 12-passenger van safety, hazardous waste, bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics.
Prepare annual reports on hazardous waste and tissue bank activity.
Maintain records of medical infectious waste, hazardous waste, chemical purchases and inventories, and safety data sheets.
Safety equipment inspections, laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.
Purchasing of Biology and Chemistry lab supplies.
Conduct hazard assessment in work areas, assist with accident investigations, evaluate computer workstations.
Ergonomic evaluations as requested by Human Resources
Maintain NYS Department of Health on-line Cooling Tower Registry
Member of the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee. Responsible for ensuring the University follows all NYS Department of Health Lab Animal Welfare Program regulations

Passenger Van Privileges / Training

Utica University's 12-Passenger Van is available for use by Faculty and Staff.

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More Information / Resources:

Note: For information about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit www.cdc.gov

RECYCLING:

Single-Stream recycling is in effect and the need to sort certain recyclables (paper, cardboard, containers) is not required. Note: Plastic bags, except for holding shredded paper, are not allowed.

1. PAPER/CARDBOARD WASTE:

(Includes newspapers, magazines, catalogs, paperback books, envelopes, small cardboard)

All Areas:
Place in any shape or color basket designated for recycling.

Do’s and Don’ts:

Please place large cardboard boxes in the hallway for pickup by the custodial crew.
DO NOT recycle: napkins, tissues, paper towels, paper plates, wax paper.
Staples and paper clips are allowed.

2. CONTAINERS:

All Areas: Place in any shape or color basket designated for recycling.

Do’s and Don’ts:

Plastic bottles and containers with a #1,2,3,4, 5, and 7 in a triangle on the container bottom are recyclable (remove lids and caps first). #6’s are not recyclable.
All glass bottles and jars are recyclable.
Milk/juice cartons and boxes are recyclable.
Metal cans, aerosol cans, and aluminum foil are recyclable.
Look for fund raising boxes in the hallways for $.05 deposit bottles! Otherwise, place in regular recycle basket.
DO NOT recycle: cups, plastic lids, plastic bags, straws, bottle caps.

3. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT:

All electronic waste must be recycled as required by the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act.
All electronic waste, including computers, monitors, printers, copiers can be recycled by calling the Computer Help Desk at x3115 - collected on a periodic basis.
Cell phones, CD’s, DVD’s, pagers, headphones, PDA’s, calculators, empty ink cartridges can be recycled by dropping off at the Computer Help Desk.
Donate your ink cartridges to G.R.R.O.W.L.S (Golden Retriever Rescue Operated with Love Statewide) by dropping them off at Carol Downing’s office, room 214 Faculty Center. $1 is donated for each cartridge received!

4. HARDCOVER BOOKS:

Recycle by taking to the library.
Leave in hallways for custodial crew to pick up.
For large number of books, contact Facilities Management at x3191 for pickup.

5. BATTERIES:

All rechargeable batteries MUST be recycled by law. All other types and sizes can also be recycled.
Bring your old batteries to the Computer Help Desk or the Office of Environmental Health and Conservation, room 276 Gordon Science Center.
For residence halls (except Alumni), take your old batteries to the collection baskets located behind the lobby reception areas.

6. STYROFOAM PACKAGING MATERIAL:

(Peanuts and chunks)

Place in hallway for pickup by the custodial crew.
Small pieces like peanuts should be placed in a plastic garbage bag.

7. DETAILED RECYCLING GUIDELINES

Visit the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Web site at http://www.ohswa.org for more information.

DO YOUR PART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY:

Use 2-sided copying whenever possible to save paper.
Turn off lights when leaving a room.
Report leaking faucets, showers, toilets to Facilities Management x3191, or use the ‘work request form’ (for faculty and staff only) on the Facilities Management Web page www.utica.edu/request.
Use recycled scratch pads available from the Copy Center in Gordon Science Center, first floor.
Carpool, bicycle, or walk to your destination.

CALL THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND CONSERVATION AT X3743.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR STOP BY THE OFFICE, ROOM 276 GORDON SCIENCE CENTER.

AED DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS

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LOCATION DETAILS

Map Number / Building	Location
1. Welcome Center	Office area hallway
2. Bull Hall	First floor, near rest rooms
3. F. Eugene Romano Hall	Second floor, near room R202A
5. Gordon Science Center	First floor, near room 161
7. Hubbard Hall	First floor, near entrance and staircase
8. Faculty Center	Main entrance foyer
9. Thurston Hall	First floor
12. Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library	Main floor, right of security area Library concourse, near doors to library basement level
13. Ralph F. Strebel Student Center	Lower level, near auditorium Upper level, in the Wellness Center
15. Boehlert Hall and Conference Center	Main desk in lobby
16. South Hall	Lobby
17. North Hall	Lobby
19. Wilcox Center	Main lobby
20. Bell Hall	Main desk in lobby
21. Tower Hall	Main desk in lobby
22. Harold T. Clark Jr. Athletic Center	Hallway, near main office
28 Pioneer Village	Community building
29. Todd and Jen Hutton Sports and Recreation Center	Through swinging doors, on wall to the left
32. Facilities Maintenance Garage	Break room
Not on map: Adirondack Bank Center and Nexus Center training rooms

Passenger Van Use

Utica University's 12-Passenger Van is available for use by Faculty and Staff.

Employees

Utica University employees are allowed to drive the 12-passenger vans for University-related events.

Employees must have and maintain a “clean” motor vehicle record/driver’s license. A “clean” MVR means no moving violations [DUI, DWI, SPEEDING (OVER 10 MPH) and/or ACCIDENT (AT-FAULT)] for 3 years and no more than 1 other violation (moving or non-moving) for 3 years. MVR’s are run on all drivers prior to being allowed to operate a van.
Employees must complete the Driver Training Course taught by the Environmental Health and Conservation office.

Students

Students (21 years old minimum) may be trained to drive University vans only for the following cases, must have and maintain a “clean” MVR, and must complete the Driver Training Course taught by the Environmental Health and Conservation office:

Shuttle Service sponsored by the Student Activities department
Additional or backup driver for Athletics (must be accompanied by coach on the trip)
Residence Assistants (6 maximum) may drive locally (within a 15 mile radius of the University) without staff, however, trips over 15 miles require a faculty or staff member to be present on the trip
Special circumstances as approved by The Director of Environmental Health and Conservation

Training

Van driver training is held in room 276 Gordon Science Center (Environmental office) and takes approximately 1-1/2 hours. Hands-on driving and familiarization with van controls are included.

How to Apply for Driving Privileges

Please complete the Application for University Driving Privileges and return it to the Director of Environmental Conservation, Gregg Sponburgh, if you need to drive a University van. If you have any questions, call the EHC office at 792-3743 (x3743).

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Contact Us

Gregg Sponburgh, MPH

Director of Environmental Health and Conservation

(315) 792-3743

grsponbu@utica.edu