The Safety and Environmental Protection Branch is a team of environmental, health, and safety professionals dedicated to reducing or eliminating the risks of illness and injury from occupational and environmental health hazards at NIEHS.

Services Provided

The Safety and Environmental Protection Branch provides the following Institute-wide services:

• Chemical, biological, radiation and physical safety
• Fire protection
• Emergency preparedness
• Environmental protection and hazardous waste management
• Occupational health services
• Workers' compensation
• Health and safety training

Branch Leadership

Stephen E. Novak

Chief, Safety and Environmental Protection Branch

Tel 984-287-3393
[email protected]