Georgetown University is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for all members of the University community, including faculty, staff, students, visitors, and affiliates.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department develops, implements, and maintains University-wide safety programs and conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibility for safety is shared across all levels of the University community, including department heads, faculty, supervisors, staff, and students, who are expected to follow established policies and procedures.