Emergency?

Call 911 for fire, smoke, chemical exposure, or serious medical emergencies.

Northeastern GSOC: 617-373-2121 || Portland Fire (non-emergency): 207-874-5921 || EHS Direct: 207-553-3138

Environmental Health & Safety

Safe research starts with good systems, not just good intentions.

The EHS program at the Roux Institute supports researchers, lab personnel, and operations staff across our Maine sites with practical safety guidance, regulatory compliance, and responsive hazard management.

Our Programs

Each program is tailored to the hazards and regulatory requirements specific to the Roux Institute’s Maine-based research operations.

Your EHS Contact

Liv Hunter EHS Program Manager, Roux Institute

Liv manages the Environmental Health and Safety program at the Roux Institute, overseeing safety compliance, environmental regulatory programs, and lab safety operations across all three Maine-based sites.

She brings over 15 years of experience spanning federal service with the U.S. Army — supporting environmental regulatory compliance and assessments — and high-hazard manufacturing, where she managed combustible dust operations, emergency management, and OSHA compliance programs. Her approach centers on behavior-based safety: building systems and culture that reduce incidents proactively rather than reactively.

At the Roux, Liv works to make safety practical, accessible, and aligned with the pace of a growing research environment.

Reach EHS

Phone 207-553-3138
Office 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

For urgent safety concerns outside business hours, contact Northeastern GSOC at 617-373-2121.

Resources & Quick Links

Forms, labels, training, and reference materials for researchers and lab personnel.

Maine regulatory note: The Roux Institute operates under Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rules, which differ from Massachusetts regulations in some areas — including hazardous waste labeling requirements. When Roux-specific guidance differs from OARS materials, follow the Roux-specific version. Questions? Reach out to EHS directly.

Report a Safety Concern

See something concerning?

Your safety observations help us maintain a secure
environment for everyone at The Roux Institute.