The indoor environment of buildings at University of Michigan (U-M) plays a key role in the overall health of the U-M faculty, staff, students, and visitors. When the following incidents occur within a U-M building, environmental cleanup and remediation is performed by U-M or contract personnel:
- A flood in a building due to heavy rains, plumbing failures, or sewer backups
- A known pre-existing condition that was not a health risk, is now a health risk
- An unknown pre-existing condition is discovered
- A spill or leak of a hazardous material
If you experience or notice any of these situations while on campus and need assistance in coordinating cleanup or remediation work, contact Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) at (734) 647-1143. Environmental cleanup reduces the likelihood of individuals being exposed to:
- Disease-causing organisms
- Mold
- Lead
- Asbestos
- Chemicals
- Biological substances
- Radioactive material
