During the summer and beginning the week of July 5, training sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in Room 169 at Crawford Hall. Depending on the week, the sessions will either focus on bloodborne pathogens or chemical hygiene. The latter will also include training in hazard communication.

Four environmental factors affect the amount of stress a worker faces in a hot work area: temperature, humidity, radiant heat (such as from the sun or a furnace) and air velocity. Here are some ways to detect whether you or someone you know is suffering from a heat-related illness and some tips to stay safe.

The University of Pittsburgh Police Department, a part of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, is looking for new Police Officers, Guards and Emergency Dispatchers to join our ranks, including at our regional campuses. Police Officers must have four-year degrees. Successful candidates for all positions will be subjected to a background check.

If a cardiac emergency occurred in your workplace, would you know what to do? You can help save a life by finding the nearest Automated External Defibrillator and getting to a co-worker before first responders arrive. In Oakland, there are approximately 120 AEDs distributed throughout campus.

Introducing UPitt Ready, the University of Pittsburgh's business continuity planning system. What exactly does that mean? Continuity planning means the University of Pittsburgh will continue to maintain its operations and services in the face of a disruptive or catastrophic event.  The longer an institution takes to recover, the greater damage it sustains to its reputation. At Pitt, we call this plan UPitt Ready.

Pitt Police are offering training on how to protect yourself in the event of an active-killer situation, with a focus on defensive tactics and situational awareness.