Fire drills will occur in all campus buildings at the beginning of the spring 2025 semester. Academic Building fire drills will be held the second week of school (Tuesday). Faculty and staff should be aware of the evacuation routes for the buildings in which they work. (Read More).
EHS
Fire Alarm Testing
Campus buildings will undergo the annual fire alarm system testing and maintenance over winter break. Each building will be tested and will have a period of time when alarms are being activated. Building point persons have been notified. If you plan to be working from our buildings during winter break and would like a full schedule please email ehs@up.edu.
Stryker Chair Training (TBD)
EHS will host a Stryker chair training in September for those interested in learning how to use the chair in their building for safe evacuation for disabled or injured persons. A course date will be scheduled pending input from interested participants. (Read More)
Driver Safety Training Reminder
All employees, including student employees, who drive for university business are required to complete Driver Safety training. The training takes approximately 1 hour to complete and only needs to be done once. (Read More).
Heat and Wildfire Smoke Training Course Reminder
It is time for the University of Portland’s annual Heat Safety and Wildfire Smoke Training as required by Oregon OSHA (Occupations Safety and Health Administration). This training is required for ALL employees, including those who work indoors. (Read More).