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News
October 21, 2022
University Club Reopened
The University Club has reopened and is operational after repairs were made to fix a water valve that burst late Thursday. The Club had been without water service since the rupture. There was no damage to the building. While all services have been restored, Cafe 1923 will remain closed.
October 6, 2022
About Campus Crime Alerts
Crime alerts allow the University of Pittsburgh Police Department to inform the Pitt community about a serious or ongoing situation and also lead to tips that aid in our investigation of the crime.
September 28, 2022
PHOTO GALLERY: Fire Safety, Fun and K9 Love at Fall Safety Fair
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety will join the Pitt Police, student organizations, departments and local Pittsburgh organizations at the 2022 Fall Safety Fair, an annual event hosted by the Student Government Board on Tuesday, Oct. 4, outside the William Pitt Union.
September 2, 2022
GALLERY: We Didn't Start the Fire. (But We Did Put It Out.)
The annual pep rally that rings in Pitt's football season wouldn't be the same without the bonfire. And the bonfire wouldn't happen without the Department of Environmental Health and Safety....
August 26, 2022
Tina Torquato Named Employee of the Quarter
Tina Torquato, the assistant to Ted Fritz, the Vice Chancellor of Public Safety and Emergency Management. has been named the Employee of the Quarter.
August 11, 2022
Dr. Molly Stitt-Fischer Selected to Lead EH&S
The University of Pittsburgh's Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is proud to announce that Dr. Molly Stitt-Fischer has been named Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
August 5, 2022
What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
The Biden administration has declared a state of emergency as a response to a national increase in monkeypox cases.
August 1, 2022
Pitt Partners With Allegheny County to Monitor Monkeypox
The University of Pittsburgh’s Student Health Service and the Department of Environmental Health and Safety are working in collaboration with the...
July 22, 2022
EH&S Planning Emergency Evacuation Exercises Beginning Aug. 4
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is planning to conduct a series of emergency evacuation exercises starting on Aug. 4.
July 19, 2022
Pitt Police Taking Part in National Night Out on Aug. 2
Pitt Police will be among the thousands of communities/organizations taking part in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Schenley Plaza tent off Forbes Avenue
June 17, 2022
EH&S Will Resume In-Person Training
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.
June 14, 2022
When Temps Rise, Protect Yourself and Others
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 in the heat.
June 7, 2022
Begin a Career in Law Enforcement!
The University of Pittsburgh Police Department is looking to fill positions at several campuses, including Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Johnstown and Bradford.
June 1, 2022
ISD tech Mark Waechter named Employee of the Quarter
Mark Waechter, a technician with the Integrated Security Department, has been named the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management's Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2022.