Environment, Health and Safety

Cornell University expects all members of the campus community to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Cornell University prohibits the smoking and carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) in all indoor facilities…

Cornell University prohibits pets from university-controlled buildings, except for those animals that are specifically exempted by this policy. In addition, while on university-controlled property, animals must be attended and restrained at all times.

Cornell University may change its operating status during and surrounding periods of inclement weather.  At such times, the university has a prescribed method for evaluation and communication of these changes to university staff, faculty, and students. Academic and administrative units are…

Cornell University organizes, coordinates, and directs available resources toward an effective response to, and recovery from, any emergency. The effectiveness of this effort is dependent on the development of periodic review of comprehensive plans. This policy includes a chain of command…

Cornell University expects all employees and members of the campus community to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) maintains the programs and procedures that allow the university to uphold the highest standard of excellence in…