EHS Requests & Approvals

All KSU employees and staff should submit requests through the University鈥檚 online system, EtQ Reliance, using the EHS Approvals module. Use this module to submit requests for campus events, PPE (safety shoes), medical services, hot work permits, equipment purchases, and decontamination. Submit requests as soon as possible after identifying the need.

Use the following forms for:

  • Event planning that requires University approval or campus resources.
  • Requests for personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes).
  • Occupational medical evaluations, testing, or follow-up after exposures or incidents.
  • Hot work that produces sparks, flames, or heat (permits required before work begins).
  • Equipment purchases for specialized, high-value, or safety-sensitive items.
  • Decontamination of equipment, spaces, or materials exposed to hazardous substances.
     
    Serious incidents or immediate hazards should be reported immediately by calling the campus emergency number 6666 or 470-578-6666.

To access the EHS Approval module, login to , then select the waffle icon in the upper right, then select 'All Modules' followed by 'EHS Approvals'. After accessing the module, select '+ New Document' and which form to complete. Once the form is complete, the EHS team will review.

Job Aids for EHS Approvals

A short training video and job aids have been provided to help guide users on how to request approvals in Reliance.

How to Access the EHS App to Submit Requests (video) Decontamination Job Aid Equipment Purchase Job Aid Events Request Job Aid Hot Work Permit Job Aid Occupational Medical Selection Job Aid Safety Shoes Request Job Aid

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding EHS Approvals, please contact EHS at ehs@kennesaw.edu or at 470-578-3321. If you experience any technical difficulties while trying to use the system, please contact UITS Help Desk at extension 470-578-6999 or via email at service@kennesaw.edu.