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Cultivating A Safer, More Resilient University

The Division of Safety and Risk Services provides leadership and expertise in safeguarding life, health, university property, and the environment.
We work with our campus community to build a resilient university for all. 

Resource Hub

The Safety and Risk Services Resource Hub highlights upcoming trainings, safety sheets, maps, and videos. You can request additional trainings and consultations with our teams.  

Location Innovation Lab

The University of Oregon consists of over 30,000 rooms across multiple campuses. From the campus map to Call Log, the Location Innovation Lab develops applications and data integration systems that benefit students, employees, and departments throughout the UO. 

Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Alerts

Learn about the university's emergency notification system, including how to sign up for UO Alerts text messages, and find safety tips and support resources.

Emergency Management and Continuity
Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations programs empower the UO community to prepare for, respond to, operate during, and recover from emergencies.
UOPD

From self-defense classes to crime prevention, learn about the services provided by the University of Oregon Police Department. 

Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety programs and teams assist departments in maintaining a safe and healthy university work environment for everyone.

The Occupational Safety team provides services such as: safety trainings, ergonomic assessments, occupational health support to animal care workers, and accident/incident investigation. 
The University Fire Marshal Group coordinates and maintains fire and life safety programs and services on university property, with a focus on fire prevention and code enforcement. 
The Hazardous Materials Services team supports the safe management of hazardous materials at UO including guides for processing and disposal. 
Laboratory Safety programs and personnel assist departments and research institutes in maintaining safe and healthy laboratories, research core facilities, and studio working conditions. 
The Building Environmental Science team oversees coordination of inspections, project management, scope development, and capital construction review. 

Risk Management and Insurance

Risk Management and Insurance works to optimize risk identification, mitigation, and control in all university activities.

Find types of claims, how to initiate the claims process, and steps for reporting.

Want to volunteer at UO? Learn what steps need to be taken to get started.

Event organizers must consider and plan for potential risks. Review university policies and procedures, and find helpful guides for event activities.
The university outlines policies and procedures for youth programs on campus. Find guidelines, requirements, and related resources. 
UO Researcher wearing a white lab coat with hands forming an O
UOPD officers with UOPD dog Thor in front of McArthur Court
Staff hanging baskets from forklift platform
The Duck holding a sign reminding people to sign up for UO Alerts

University Resilience

Resilience is the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and still meet your mission and strategic objectives. The Division of Safety and Risk Services promotes resilience through its work with campus partners to support the university’s mission of exceptional teaching, discovery, and service.

Explore UO's Enterprise Risk Management Program