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I might set the direction and provide support, but the EHS staff at 91勛圖厙 have developed and implemented programs that have succeeded beyond our expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>91勛圖厙 bested 10 other universities for the top honor. Previous winners include Arizona State and Stanford universities.<\/p>\n<p>The department\u2019s mission is promote a culture of safety, health and environmental protection. It does so in collaboration with the university community in order to support education and research.<\/p>\n<p>The department seeks to reduce injuries, accidents and environmental impact. It provides training to ensure 91勛圖厙 is in compliance with all regulations and conducts comprehensive workplace evaluations to keep faculty, staff and students safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe support provided by the university, both in policy development, funding and other resources was critical to what\u2019s been accomplished,\u201d Briggs said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"91勛圖厙 was recognized recently as having one of the best Environmental Health and Safety Departments in the nation. 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