Risk Management and Public Safety

IntroductionCornell University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This policy outlines the responsibilities and procedures regarding physical security systems and public safety at all Cornell campuses, locations, and facilities…

Cornell University may change its operating status during and surrounding periods of inclement weather.  At such times, the university has a prescribed method for evaluation and communication of these changes to university staff, faculty, and students. Academic and administrative units are expected…

Cornell University organizes, coordinates, and directs available resources toward an effective response to, and recovery from, any emergency. The effectiveness of this effort is dependent on the development of periodic review of comprehensive plans. This policy includes a chain of command…

Cornell University requires its students, staff, and faculty to follow established procedures when traveling outside of the United States of America on Cornell business. The university provides guidelines for planning international travel and summarizes the resources available to assist travelers…

Cornell University expects all employees and members of the campus community to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) maintains the programs and procedures that allow the university to uphold the highest standard of excellence in…

Cornell University expects all members of the campus community to comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Cornell University prohibits the smoking and carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) in all indoor facilities…