Doug Markussen, Director EHSRMS, UAA Risk Manager, Civil Engineer

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 S upport Elements Risk Management Emergency Management Insurance/Claims Contract Review Environmental 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 K Losses: Damage Injury Death Gains: Growth Education Experience

Risk Management’s Red Flags Transportation of people Activities involving minors Hazardous materials Hazardous activities Indemnification clauses Paying OJT students Foreign travel Renting vehicles Remote areas Extreme climate conditions

Campus Top 10— OSHA Watch 1. Blood Borne PathogensCFR Hazard Communication CFR Recordkeeping Forms CFR Lockout/Tagout CFR Electrical Wiring MethodsCFR Electrical General Requirements CFR Personal Protective Equipment CFR Medical Services and First Aid CFR Exit Routes CFR Recordkeeping Annual Summary CFR

Risk Assessment For assistance in performing risk assessments contact EHS/RMS Or check out our website:

Management 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

Student Oriented Coverage Athletics Student 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 Coverage Travel 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

Outside Operations Coverage Event Insurance for Non-university Affiliated Groups Available online at 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

Alaska Workers’ 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 funded Claims are handled through SW Risk Services All 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!

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.

Contact UAA EHS/RMS and SW Risk Services

Who, what, where, why and when? Report Losses Involving People (including students, employees, and 3 rd 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 3 rd 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 3 rd parties) Property ALL motor vehicle accidents Within 24 hours report All injuries to 3 rd parties (non-employees) Employee injuries requiring a doctor visit or time off work All motor vehicle accidents involving UA and a 3 rd 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 Drive Suite 106E Anchorage, AK or UPD Dispatch, , if after hours UA Risk Services 1815 Bragaw Street Suite 206 Anchorage, AK

Who, what, where, why and when? Incident Report No claim has been made Injuries to non-employees Damage to property of others Departmental record of first aid employee injuries UA Risk Services 1815 Bragaw Street Suite 206 Anchorage, AK

OSHA REPORTING 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.)

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

UAA Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Management Support Safety is Everybody’s Business