“Discimus ut Serviamus: We learn so that we may serve”
Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
The mission of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) group is to serve the campus as advisory of Regulatory Standards and ‘Best Management Practices’, which positively affect the quality of Health, Safety, and our Environment at Queens College. The ultimate goal is to foster a safety-minded culture committed to protecting the well-being of employees, students, and visitors to our campus.
Office Information
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
Address
Remsen Hall 114
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Queens, NY 11367
EHS Staff and Contact Information
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Parmanand Panday EHS Director Phone: 718-997-4171 E-Mail: Parmanand.Panday@qc.cuny.edu |
Katie Festa EHS Coordinator Phone: 718-997-4177 E-Mail: Katie.Festa@qc.cuny.edu |
Environmental Health and Safety Training
Laboratory Safety – Initial
Who should attend:
All new laboratory personnel who have not yet completed the Initial Laboratory Safety Training at Queens College.
Laboratory Safety – Refresher
Who should attend:
All laboratory personnel who have not attended a lab safety training session within the past year.
Prerequisite: Laboratory Safety – Initial
Certificate Of Fitness C-14
Who should attend:
All those who are required to be C-14 holders.
Prerequisite: Laboratory Safety – Initial
Lab Instructor
Who should attend:
All Lab Instructors
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Who should attend:
Anyone who may come in contact with blood or OPIM as part of their job.
Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Environmental Health and Safety Training Schedule
Date |
Training Title |
Location |
Time |
Registration Link |
06/03/2025 |
Laboratory Safety - Initial |
Virtual |
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
Click to register for the training. |
06/10/2025 |
Certificate of Fitness C-14 |
Virtual |
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Click to register for the training. |
06/17/2025 |
Laboratory Safety - Refresher |
Virtual |
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Click to register for the training. |
06/24/2025 |
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens |
Virtual |
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM |
Click to register for the training. |