1. Risk Research Bulletin, March 2008
Reducing Serious Injuries in Residence Halls with Informed Facility Management
Risk Research Bulletin, March 2008

2. UE Claims Study Claims in residence halls (2003–2007)
Over 500 claims and $9 million in losses
66 fatalities, hundreds of assaults, and many serious falls
Many severe injuries related to facility management

3. Most Common Causes of Injury

4. Largest Monetary Losses

5. Fatalities in the Residence Hall

6. Lessons from the Claims
Lesson 1: Encourage regular reporting to maintenance and security.
Online Maintenance Request Form
RA Training Process
Office or Student Team
Restructure
Lesson 2: Periodically review residence hall maintenance and incident reports.

7. Lessons from the Claims
Lesson 3: Pay particular attention to maintaining stairways.
Move-in and Move-out Days
Spill Cleanup by Students
Contact Information
Safety Modifications
Lesson 4: Limit access to and maintain residence hall windows.
Window Limiters or Stops
Window Guards
Safety Glass

8. Lessons from the Claims
Lesson 5: Encourage safe practices for student bunk beds and lofts.
Bed Rails
Inspection and Documentation
Lesson 6: Clearly describe student responsibilities for residence hall safety.
Resident Hall Security
Reporting Maintenance Issues
Windows, Roofs, and Terraces
Bunk Beds and Lofts

9. For UE Members
For a copy of “Reducing Serious Injuries in Residence Halls with Informed Facility Management,” Risk Research Bulletin, March 2008, go to
For risk management technical advice and assistance,