doug markussen, director ehsrms, uaa risk manager, civil engineer
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Risk Management Support
Doug Markussen, Director EHSRMS, UAA Risk Manager, Civil Engineer
UAA Environmental Health & Safety/
Risk Management Support (EHS/RMS)
The Second Half of the Story:
The UAA EHS/RMS
Team
left to right: Nick Dighiera, Safety Officer; Zane Wilkerson, Student Worker;Doug Markussen, Interim Director and Civil Engineer;and Maury Riner, UAA Chemical Hygiene Officer
Purpose & Mission
to advocate and champion sound environmental, occupational, employment, and other business practices in order to safeguard the valuable human, property, programmatic, and financial resources of UAA
Why We’re Here…
Objective: to achieve a
safe and healthy working
and learning environment
using regulatory
compliance and other
prudent practices that best
fit the individual and
unique operations and
programs at UAA
Risk Management Support Elements
Risk ManagementEmergency ManagementInsurance/ClaimsContract ReviewEnvironmental Health &
Safety
Is it always negative?
“Risk is indeed an inescapable reality of life. Our purpose is not to eliminate risk, but to manage risk.” – Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State in her June
2007 address at St. John’s University, School of Risk Management
R I S KLosses:DamageInjuryDeath
Gains:Growth
EducationExperience
Risk Management’s
Red FlagsTransportation of peopleActivities involving minorsHazardous materialsHazardous activitiesIndemnification clausesPaying OJT studentsForeign travelRenting vehiclesRemote areasExtreme climate conditions
Campus Top 10— OSHA Watch
1. Blood Borne Pathogens CFR 1910.10302. Hazard Communication CFR
1910.12003. Recordkeeping Forms CFR 1910.294. Lockout/Tagout CFR 1910.1475. Electrical Wiring Methods CFR 1910.3056. Electrical General Requirements CFR 1910.3037. Personal Protective Equipment CFR 1910.1328. Medical Services and First Aid CFR 1910.1349. Exit Routes CFR 1910.3710. Recordkeeping Annual Summary CFR 1910.32
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Risk Assessment
For assistance in performing risk assessments contact EHS/RMS
Or check out our website:http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ehsrms/
EMERGENCYManagement
Ensure the safety and security of the faculty, staff, students, and visitors
Minimize disruption of the academic program
Minimize damage and/or losses
Maintain university operations and essential services
Assist the community in disaster response
UAA Emergency Activities Fire Alarm Drills Pandemic Flu Preparedness Active Shooter Response Suspicious Package Handling Disorderly or Disturbed Person Building Emergency Brochure Shelter In Place - Business Shelter In Place – Home Safety & Emergency Links Online Emergency Response & Police Agencies Campus Safety Committee UAA Fire and Evacuation Safety Emergency Preparedness Resources Post Disaster Assessment Team Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan UAA Emergency and Disaster Response
Planning UPD Auxiliary Emergency Team UPD Emergency Preparedness UAA Campus Response Team Building and Safety Coordinator Emergency
Preparedness Training
InsuranceStudent Oriented Coverage
AthleticsStudent Accident
Only covers injuries Acts as a secondary if student has other coverage
Student Professional Liability For students involved in internships and/or practicum
Student Property
Employee Oriented CoverageTravel Accident
World-wide coverage of University employees and eligible volunteers in travel status on UA business outside 100-mile radius of their home
Accidental death and dismemberment Pre-travel assistance (recommended immunizations, health information and precautions, special-needs travelers) Emergency medical services Legal assistance Emergency evacuation or repatriation
InsuranceOutside Operations Coverage
Event Insurance for Non-university Affiliated Groups Available online at http://www.alaska.edu/risksafety/b_insurance/insurance-coverage/
Foreign Visitor Including students, instructors, interpreters Coverage for accidental medical, emergency illness, accidental death and dismemberment,
accidental dental, and emergency evacuation or repatriation
Other Special Coverage Art Exhibits Notary Bonds Sport Camps
AlaskaWorkers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is a system which requires your employer to pay your medical costs and part of your lost wages if you are injured on the job.
Workers’ Compensation also mandates the payment of benefits to dependents in the case of work related death.
“No-fault” coverage
The University of Alaska is self-insured for many types
of losses
It is University fundedClaims are handled through SW Risk ServicesAll University stakeholders benefit when
losses are reduced or eliminated
Who & What Are Covered?University Buildings
100% with no deductible
University Vehicles$2,500 deductible for damage
100% liability coverage w/ NO deductible
No coverage for vehicles > 7-years old
Proof of University self-insurance must be carried in the vehicle at all times!
Observe University transportation guidelines – training is mandatory! May NOT be used by non-university drivers!
Rented vehicles for business use…Covered if pre-approved by travel authorization or purchase order
NO coverage for personal use
$2,500 deductible for damage
100% liability coverage w/ NO deductible
Optional insurance NOT reimbursed by the University
If you allow a non-university driver to use your rental vehicle it is 100% at your personal risk
DO NOT rent vehicles for non-university drivers!
What About My Own Car?There is NO University coverage for personal vehicles of employees when used for work-related activities; employees must carry their own insurance.
Other University Property
$1,000 deductible
At any location
NO coverage for employee’s personal property
Mysterious disappearance excluded
Costs covered only if replaced
Caveats:The University can assign ALL claim costs to the responsible department if it is determined that there was negligence on the part of the department in following prudent risk control practices.
Activity outside the course and scope of employment, including the results of criminal behavior, is specifically excluded from coverage.
ClaimsContact UAA EHS/RMS and SW Risk Services
Who, what, where, why and when?Report Losses Involving People (including students, employees, and 3rd parties) Property ALL motor vehicle accidents
IMMEDIATELY report Any occurrence resulting in hospitalization or loss of life Any declared disaster within the UA system at any campus or facility Any situation requiring the implementation of Emergency Operations Plans or public response
agencies
Who, what, where, why and when?Report Losses Involving People (including students, employees, and 3rd parties) Property ALL motor vehicle accidents
Within 8 hours report Property damage or loss expected to result in a claim in excess of $10,000 Any environmental release that is reportable to a Federal, State, or local regulatory agency
Who, what, where, why and when?Report Losses Involving People (including students, employees, and 3rd parties) Property ALL motor vehicle accidents
Within 24 hours report All injuries to 3rd parties (non-employees) Employee injuries requiring a doctor visit or time off work All motor vehicle accidents involving UA and a 3rd party Any other situation that may give rise to a claim against the University
Who, what, where, why and when?
Contact/Call:
UAA Environmental Health & Safety/
Risk Management Support
3890 University Lake DriveSuite 106E
Anchorage, AK 99508
or UPD Dispatch, 907-786-1120, if after hours
UA Risk Services
1815 Bragaw Street
Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99517
907-786-1412
Who, what, where, why and when?
Incident Report
No claim has been made Injuries to non-employeesDamage to property of othersDepartmental record of first aid
employee injuries
UA Risk Services
1815 Bragaw Street
Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99517
907-786-1412
OSHAREPORTING
To comply with State and Federal occupational safety and health requirements, these categories of work-related injuries must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours:
Injuries requiring hospitalization
Injuries resulting in death
Contract Review EH&S
Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreements
Liability Release Forms Contracting Information and
Templates UA Volunteer Applications Facility Rental and Use
Contracts Agreement for Use of UA
Equipment or Vehicles Procurement
Hazard Communications (Right-to-Know)
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
OSHA Required Medical Examinations (Respirators, Hepatitis B Immunizations, Post Chemical and Biological Exposures)
UAA Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) Lab and Chemical SOPs Hazardous Materials Acquisitions Hazardous Waste Collection and
Disposal Facilities Inspections (Building Blitz’s
and Community Campus Assistance Visits)
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly Permit (Fire Permit for Haunted House, Crafts Fair, Career Fair, etc.)
So… what does Risk Management Support include?
Risk Management – assistance in determining hazards, investigating less-hazardous alternatives, suggesting means to reduce or eliminate risk, and evaluate effectiveness of programs
Emergency Management – aiding in the response to incidents that threaten University resources
Insurance/Claims – providing support to the UA system related to damage and/or injury
Contract Review – evaluating contract verbiage to ascertain University exposure and coverage
Environmental Health & Safety – ensure compliance with State, Federal, and local regulatory requirements
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ehsrmsUAA Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Management
Support
Safety is Everybody’s Business