Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department may be reached via (503) 916-2000, ext 63502.
EHS staff provide professional consultation to administrators, teachers, students and building staff on issues relating to environmental health, occupational safety, hazardous materials and safety committees. Our goal is to provide and maintain educational environments of the highest standards for the students and staff of Portland Public Schools.
Report an Environmental Health & Safety Concern
To report an incident involving an environmental health and safety incident or concern:
News
August 14, 2023: The finalized Protection from Wildfire Smoke Plan has been published in compliance with OR-OSHA (OAR 437-002-1081)
April 27, 2023: The finalized Heat Illness Written Plan has been published in compliance with OR-OSHA (OAR 437-002-0156)
Feb. 4, 2016: Joint Statement from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Health Authority on air quality concerns in Southeast Portland
Contacts
Brett Borgeson
Sr. Manager - Environmental Health & Safety
(503) 916-3502
Herb Wagner, WSO-CSSD
Programs Manager- HazMat Safety
(503) 916-2000 ext 74277
Leo Rodriguez, GSP
Environmental Health & Safety Assoc. II
(503) 916-6503
Kenzy Sorensen, ASP, PMP
Environmental Health & Safety Assoc. III
(503) 916-2000 ext 74354