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Campus AEDs Can Help Make the Difference During Cardiac Emergencies

If a cardiac emergency occurred in your workplace, would you know what to do? Timing is critical, and delays can have consequences.

CPR & AED Awareness Week

Annually, from June 1st to 7th, National CPR and AED Awareness Week highlights the life-saving potential of knowing CPR and how to use an AED. In an emergency, if you have to perform CPR, it will probably be to save the life of someone dear to you. Be the one to make a difference for your parent, spouse, or child.

CPR / AED Training Resources

Join the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at Pitt, along with organizations nationwide, in recognizing the vital importance of CPR and AED awareness.

Jeff Colello, OPSEM Employee of the Quarter: 1st Quarter 2024

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management proudly awards Jeff Colello as the first Employee of the Quarter for the year 2024.

2024 Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, known as the "Great North American Eclipse," will carve a narrow path of totality from southwest to northeast across 13 U.S. states.

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University of Pittsburgh Police Department Chief James Loftus Retires

As Loftus looks ahead to retirement in January 2024, after 40 years of service in law enforcement, the University looks back to honor and recognize his significant contributions.

Julie Bannister- Friend of Public Safety Award

The University of Pittsburgh's Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management proudly announces that Julie Bannister, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Auxiliary Services of the Office of Business, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services, has been named its Friend of Public Safety for 2023.

Luke Sciulli PSEM Employee of the Quarter: 4th Quarter 2023

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (PSEM) is proud to announce Luke Sciulli as the Employee of the Quarter.

Scott Argiro Appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Emergency Management

Scott Argiro joins Pitt as Assistant Vice Chancellor in the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Charlyn Loera PSEM Employee of the Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2023

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is proud to announce that Business Continuity Coordinator Charlyn Loera has been named the Employee of the Quarter.

Spring term is in full swing and that means it is time for the Spring Safety Fair!

This year's Spring Safety Fair was held in the William Pitt Union on Feb 27th. The event was hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management and the Student Government Board. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to learn what steps to take in the event of a fire, what an NOAA weather balloon looks like up close, test their CPR skills, and much more. Attendees also enjoyed free pizza, cotton candy, and unlimited snuggles with Pitt Police K9, Haley.

Pitt Police Commander Elected to Lead Local Chapter of Black Police Officials

Commander Shawn Ellies, with the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, was elected to lead the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), in January.

A Statement From the University of Pittsburgh Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Update as of 2/16/23 9:30 AM

EHS Longtime EH&S leader Jay Frerotte retires

Jay Frerotte led the department for more than 20 years and helped write the University’s pandemic plan.

By Anthony Conroy

In early 2020, before much of the world had heard about an emerging coronavirus, and much before the disease it causes had a name, the University of Pittsburgh already had a plan.

Wayne Eakin looking at chemical stockpile

EH&S Exceeds Sustainability Goals for Chemical Waste Disposal