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Business continuity plans help the University plan for and deal with any major business interruption to ensure operations continue during the event and return to normal operations after the event.

Learn more about how we maintain safety across all of our campuses and find practical tips to help you prevent crimes, respond to emergencies, and stay safe.

The previous 60 days of criminal incidents reported to Public Safety occurring on campus, on public property immediately adjacent to campus and within the department’s patrol jurisdiction.

In compliance with the Clery Act, view the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and a daily log of criminal and other significant incidents reported to Public Safety.

Electronics are the most common items reported stolen. Registering your devices keeps important information on file with the Department of Public Safety, making them more likely to be recovered if lost or stolen.

The University of Rochester’s Emergency Action Plan describes the responsibilities and actions taken to protect employees in the event of an emergency or disaster situation. The plan aims to protect employees from severe injury, property loss, or loss of life in the event of a major incident. A major incident may include, but is not limited to, the following: fire, infrastructure failure, hazardous material spill, bomb threat, severe weather, and violence in the workplace. 

Review the minimum requirements for responding to biological spills in labs working at Biosafety Level 1 (BSL1) BSL2 and/or BSL2+.

For University employees and supervisors to report work related injuries and illnesses or near-miss incidents/hazards, and to request ergonomic assessment of computer workstations

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) provides safety, compliance and advisory services while managing risks, advocating safe work practices, and providing quality educational programs to ensure compliance with University and regulatory standards.

Complete this ergonomics survey too see your results and recommendations for improving your workspace for optimal comfort and performance.