THE MISSION of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Office is to facilitate innovative research at Caltech through a comprehensive safety program, which promotes the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Through education, training and information, safety awareness and practices are integrated into all activities at Caltech.

The EHS Office assists the Institute community by providing consultations, evaluations, and inspections, which reduce or eliminate conditions which may lead to injury or loss of institute resources.