EH&S Committee and Subcommittees

EHS Committee and Subcommittees

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Committee

Roles

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Committee of the University of Nicosia plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the university community. Its functions include:

Developing and implementing policies related to environment, health, safety, and well-being, ensuring they comply with local and international regulations.
Participating in the preparation of safety rules and the selection of safe working methods.
Submitting recommendations to the management for measures to improve health, safety, and well-being, as well as to prevent occupational accidents, hazardous incidents, and occupational diseases.
Addressing complaints and other matters concerning the health, safety, and well-being of employees in the workplace.
Examining reports or statements prepared by the Environment, Health, and Safety Office or other members of the EHS Committee.
Promoting and ensuring the cooperation of all employees in the workplace for the implementation of safety measures and safe methods of work, as well as ways to create and develop safety awareness.
Ensuring that employees in the workplace receive the necessary information, training, and guidance on measures to protect their health and safety.
Organizing training sessions and awareness campaigns to educate faculty, staff, and students about their responsibilities related to EHS issues and how to respond in case of emergencies.
Leading the response and managing the situation in case of accidents, injuries, or other incidents, including conducting investigations to understand what happened and how to prevent a recurrence.
Regularly assessing potential risks in the University environment and developing strategies to manage and mitigate these risks.
Conducting regular inspections and audits of University facilities to ensure compliance with EHS policies and standards and, if necessary, advising management on any corrective action.
Promoting environmentally sustainable practices throughout the university, such as waste management, energy conservation, and the reduction of carbon emissions.
Serving as a liaison between the university and external authorities concerning EHS matters, such as local health and safety regulators or environmental agencies.

Members

The current members of the EH&S Committee are:

Ms Andriana Demosthenous
School Psychologist & Career Counselor

Ms Artemis Pavlidou
Head of Sports Office

Mr Christodoulos Mavrommatis
Fire Prevention and Protection Responsible Person

Mr Christos Theocleous
Director of Academic Advising

Mr Chrysostomos Papadimitriou
Clinical Officer KESY

Dr Alexandros Antonaras
Vice President of Student Services

Dr Dmitry Apraksin
Head of Computer Center

Dr Stelios Neophytou
Associate Professor Electrical Computer Engineering

Ms Elena Violari
Lab Officer

Ms Ersie Neophytou
Head of First Aids

Mr Evangelos Stambolis
Medical School Facilities Supervisor, EHS Coordinator

Ms Galina Constantinides Yaneva
Senior Admissions Counselor

Ms Georgia Kottis
Global Training Nicosia

Mr Ioannis Ioannou
Team Lead IT Platforms and Devices Computer Center

Mr John Ioannou
Mediazone

Ms Maria Arsenia Adeline Maniori
Deputy Health and Safety Officer

Ms Maria Odysseos
Human Resources Officer

Mr Marios Papalazarou
Vice President of Human Resources

Ms Martha Makri
Facilities Officer

Ms Myria Thrassou
Head of Student Affairs

Mr Odysseas Tavros
Global Training Limassol

Mr Stathis Sotiriou
Environment, Health and Safety Officer (President)

Ms Voula Makrides
Head of Facilities Department

Environment, Health and Safety Subcommittees

In response to specific needs of the University, specialized subcommittees have been appointed. The role of these subcommittees is to monitor and make suggestions for improvement in their corresponding area.

Environment Subcommittee

The current members of the Environment Subcommittee are: