Senior Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
Room: 18-281
Phone: 617-324-6132
E-Mail: kayser@mit.edu
- EHS Leadership & Advocacy: I serve as the primary liaison between local research groups and the central EHS office, and act as the Co-Chair of the department’s EHS Safety Committee.
- Safety Training & Education: I conduct specialized, in-person safety training for all laboratory-based research groups on an annual basis, including safety training for undergraduates and Teaching Fellows.
- Regulatory Guidance: To ensure everyone stays compliant with Environmental Protection (EPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards, I implement the EHS Management System (EHS-MS), am the Chemical Hygiene Officer, and update the Chemical Hygiene Plan annually.
- Proactive Laboratory Support: I conduct biannual Level II inspections and oversee hazardous waste management.
- Emergency & Facilities Coordination: I act as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Fire Warden to manage emergency plans and to investigate incidents as they arise.
- Infrastructure Collaboration: Partnering with Brian Pretti and the Facilities Management Team, I work to ensure the reliability of essential safety equipment, from fume hoods to eye wash stations.
- Ergonomics & Accessibility: Researchers and staff members can collaborate with me on ergonomic workspace designs and specific accommodation requests.