Safety and Risk Services Resource Hub

 

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

Request a Safety Training

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 

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Injury Prevention in Office Environments

This class will cover the common injuries, causal factors and prevention methods for these environments. Class will also outline steps to develop a safety culture within your department to reduce injuries and improve emergency preparedness

November 13
8:00 - 9:00 AM
November 19
1:00 - 2:00 PM
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Lead Awareness

This course is for general asbestos awareness that includes health effects, locations of asbestos, recognition of deterioration, proper response to fiber release, and housekeeping issues.

November 13
9:00 - 10:00 AM
November 21
1:00 - 2:00pm

Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste

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Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste Management Refresher

 

November 19
11:00 - Noon
 
December 9
3:00 - 4:00pm
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Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste Management

 

November 12
10:00 - NOON
 
December 13
Noon - 2:00 PM

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

Visit Safety Sheet Library

Space Heaters
This describes the protocols for installing portable heaters, including approved models and tips to mitigate the risks associated with space heaters. 
Global Harmonizing System
The GHS system is meant to improve the communication of chemical hazards within the workplace lowering potential confusions leading to injury.
Suspicious Object or Package
What to do before, during, and after if a suspicious object or package is located in your workplace.  
Cold and Flu
 Nothing proves as effective as individual actions for cold and flu prevention. Get a flu shot and practice proper hygiene to protect yourself and others. 

Safety Maps

Visit the campus map to navigate campus and view additional safety maps. 

This map highlights accessible routes, parking, and elevator locations across campus.

The Fire Safety map displays fire safety assets and building evacuation maps across campus.

This public app highlights where golf carts and utility vehicles are allowed and not approved to drive on campus. Routes with heavy bicycle or pedestrian traffic are also indicated.

The Safety at Night Map identifies safety corridors across campus and emergency call box locations. You can help make campus safer by using this map to share night safety hazards.

Preparedness Videos

Oregon ShakeOut: Duck, Cover, and Hold On
The Oregon Duck prepares for an earthquake.
Run. Hide. Fight.
CSU Active Shooter Safety Training © 2017 California State University