Environmental Health and Safety Office

What We Respond To

Industrial Hygiene: This office routinely responds to health and safety complaints from faculty/staff. Any individual should feel free to contact this office to address such concerns. Information obtained will be kept confidential.

Regulatory Compliance: As a service to the college administration, this office administers compliance programs in accordance with various government regulations including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and chemical products present on the college campus will be made available on this website. Click on the following link to view currently available Material safety data sheets.

Laboratory and Chemical Safety: To ensure that users of hazardous materials are protected, this office routinely conducts inspections of laboratories and areas where hazardous materials are being used. Users are instructed on associated hazards and risks and trained on safe handling and emergency procedures.

Hazardous Waste Management: Waste is classified as hazardous after reviewing characteristics such as flammability, corrosivity, toxicity, and reactivity. Based upon analysis of these characteristics, waste is disposed appropriately in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Drinking Water Sampling Report (PDF) - please contact the office of Environment Health and Safety if you require this document in another format.

Environmental Health & Safety at Queensborough Community College

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center exterior lit up at nightOpens in a new window
Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window
QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.