Welcome to the Safety & Risk Services Resource Hub. The Safety & Risk Services team provides trainings, videos, maps, and other resources to raise awareness, increase resilience, and improve safety at the University of Oregon.
Below you will find information on occupational health and safety topics, lab safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and personal safety.
Request a Training
Requests for training for departments, schools, colleges, or student groups are welcome. The team supports university activities and all efforts are made to accommodate training needs and requests. Types of trainings which can be requested are Emergency Preparedness, De-Escalation, Active Threat, and Personal Safety.
UO students, faculty, staff, and departments can also request a risk consultation or training session related to insurance and risk management.
Request a Risk Management Consultation
Learn about additional trainings related to Lab Safety, Occupational Safety, or Risk Management.
Upcoming Trainings
Occupational Health and Safety
Aerial Lifts are vehicle mounted elevated working surfaces including boom lifts (extend-able or articulated), scissor lifts, and vertical lifts. There are multiple serious hazards associated with operating lifts. A working knowledge of potential mechanical, environmental, and operational hazards is crucial to lowering the risk of injury to the operator and others.
This class is designed for UO employees with job duties that require working on unguarded elevated surfaces. Subject matter includes fall protection purpose, basic types, differences between Personal Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint, height requirements, anchor points, body harness, connectors, rescue necessities, etc.
Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste
Featured Safety Sheets
Safety & Risk Services has developed a series of safety sheets to provide UO employees with information on specific hazards, environmental health issues, and best practices. Find an A-Z list of downloadable safety sheets in English or Spanish.
Safety Maps
Visit the campus map to navigate campus and view additional safety maps.