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Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP)

Enrollment in the Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP) is mandatory for all animal users. The AESP is utilized to identify and enroll animal users in preventive medicine programs and to provide occupational health information related to the use and care of animals at the University.

For all individuals who have enrolled or are scheduled to enroll in this program, EH&S wants to reassure you that your medical information will be handled with the strictest confidence and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Of 1996 (HIPAA). Your personal and medical information will only be available to those clinical-care providers in Employee Health Services with a need to know.

Initial AESP Enrollment for Pitt Employees

Pitt employees and Student-Employees are required submit their AESP through the on-line form. 

New Pitt Employees: Submitting your AESP enrollment form prior to your hire date may delay the processing of your form. You must have a Pitt ID.

  1. Read the AESP Pre-Placement Packet: AESP Program Description (PDF)
  2. Complete the Initial Exposure Risk Form: Exposure Risk Form (PDF)
    1. In order to perform an accurate health risk assessment, this Initial Exposure Risk Form should be filled out with your supervisor or PI. Submit a completed signed copy in person to, or faxed to MyHealth@Work.
  3. Complete Initial Health Questionnaire Online Form: AESP Health Questionnaire
    1. Pitt Employee Numbers are required to complete this form. Employee Numbers can be found on pay slips through the Pitt Worx system.

Initial AESP Enrollment for Students or Non-Employees

Students and Non-Employees of Pitt are required to submit their AESP on paper. Please follow the steps below:

  1. Read the AESP Pre-Placement Packet: AESP Program Description (PDF)
  2. Complete the Initial Exposure Risk Form: Exposure Risk Form (PDF) 
    1. In order to perform an accurate risk assessment, this initial Exposure Risk form should be filled out with your supervisor or PI.
  3. Complete Initial Health Questionnaire Form: AESP Health Questionnaire (PDF)
  4. Submit your completed forms either in-person to MyHealth@Work or by fax to MyHealth@Work as indicated on the forms.

Tri-Annual AESP Update

AESP registration is required to be updated at a minimum of every 3 years and/or updated upon any significant change in health status or changes in animal species exposure. For questions or assistance, contact safety@pitt.edu.

AESP Registration Update Form

Other Medical Surveillance for Animal Users

Injuries Involving Animals Or Occurring In An Animal Facility

If the on-the-job injury involves an animal or occurs in an animal facility, view the following:

Pitt's E-fax Service

Documents with medical information must be faxed to MyHealth@Work.

Staff and faculty can use their Pitt email to send outgoing fax messages. 

Learn more about e-fax