Occupational Health and Safety

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Occupational Health and Safety

The Occupational Safety team provides safety training, ergonomic assessments, incident investigation, consultation, and various safety and health services.

The team also monitors and advises about compliance with regulatory requirements established at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Safety Services

The Occupational Health and Safety team work with UO employees to improve workplace health and safety. 

Safety services that are available include:

Safety Trainings

In person and online trainings are available on a wide range of topics. Trainings can also be requested by contacting the Environmental Health and Safety team.

Visit the Resource Hub for upcoming trainings.

Safety Sheets

Safety sheets can be used as quick references for basic questions. These one-page overviews support workplace incident and injury prevention with topics that include protective equipment, hazard awareness, and safety programs.

View Full List of Safety Sheets

Seasonal Safety Topics

Heat Stress
Heat-related illness can have serious impacts if ignored. Find resources, trainings, and guidance on how to prevent heat stress. 
Wildfire Smoke
The university monitors local air quality when there are wildfires. Find resources including requirements for UO employees, guidance for instructors, and guidelines for UO hosted outdoor events and activities.

Report an Injury

All work-related injuries or illness require reporting within 24 hours. 

Learn more about how to report a workplace injury or illness along with resources on the Injury Reporting and Workers' Compensation webpage

Report an Injury

Meet The Team

Haily Griffith

Occupational Health and Safety Manager
541-346-2926
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Kersey Bars

Occupational Safety Program Coordinator
Ergonomist
541-346-0815
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Justin Zunker

Occupational Safety Officer
541-346-0780
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Michelle Gillette

Occupational Health and Safety Support
541-346-8084
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