Working Group
The Middlebury Sciences Environmental Health and Safety Working Group self-formed in October 2015 when Cathy Ekstrom invited the EH&S Coordinator to meet with new staff members to discuss safety improvements in Bicentennial Hall.
That first conversation generated positive energy and excitement as we realized we had a shared vision for improvement of the safety culture within the Middlebury Sciences. Since that first meeting our group has met regularly to develop and prioritize goals; including the development of new laboratory safety training programs.
The Sciences EH&S Working Group invites interested faculty, staff, and students to contact us with ideas and feedback.
Vision Statement
- Ensure compliance with all environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations;
- Create sustainable EHS programs (training, audit program, commitment and involvement at all levels);
- Collaborative approach involving faculty, staff, and students;
- Develop a culture of safety throughout all programs.
Working Group Members include:
- Caitlin Carr, Sciences Safety & Laboratory Stores Manager
- Jesse Stratton, Director of Environmental Health, Safety, & Compliance
- Jody Smith, Director of Science Support Services and Bicentennial Hall
- Heather Cosier, Associate Director for Research Compliance
- Cathy Ekstrom, Bicentennial Hall Facilities Manager
- Amanda Richardson, Research Compliance Analyst