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AP 1 State Telephone System and Cellular Telephone Sets

AP 2 Telecommunications Equipment (Voice)

AP 3 Smoking

AP 4 Safety and Health

AP 5 Risk Management Policy

AP 6 Parking Regulations

AP 7 Sign Posting Policy

AP 8 Chargeback of Physical Plant Services

AP 10 Building Keys

AP 11 Fleet Vehicles

AP 12 Records Hold Policy

AP 13 Dispensing of Hearing Aids

AP 14 Policy on Business Activities

AP 15 Dangerous Weapons on Campus

AP 16 Collection of Indirect (Overhead) Costs

AP 17 Distribution of Indirect (Overhead) Costs

AP 18 Seat Belt Use

AP 19 Use of University Facilities

AP 20 Athletic Camps and Clinics

AP 21 University-Foundation Relationships

AP 22 Employee Accident/Injury Procedures

AP 23 Naming of Rooms and Buildings on Campus

AP 24 Postal Policy

AP 25 Requirement for a Mandatory Residential Dining Plan

AP 26 Requirement for Mandatory Housing

AP 27 Records Management Program

AP 29 Bad Check Policy

AP 30 In-Line Skates and Skateboarding

AP 31 Computer Software Use

AP 32 Inclement Weather Practice

AP 33 International Student Tuition Remission Policy

AP 36 Information Security

AP 37 Conflict of Interest/Financial Disclosure Policy

AP 38 Health Insurance Requirement for International Students

AP 39 Reuse Policy for Replaced Computers

AP 40 Alcohol Beverages on Campus

AP 41 Computer Replacement Policy

AP 42 Outreach Residual Funds

AP 43 Summer Session and J-Term

AP 44 Use of Copyrighted Material

AP 45 Shared Radio Spectrum Management and Coordination

AP 46 Emeriti Status for Unclassified Staff (Faculty/Academic Staff)

AP 47 Honored Retiree Status for Classified Employees

AP 48 Application for Immigrant Visas

AP 49 Determination of Outreach Course

AP 50 Cellular Telephone Policy

AP 52 Access, Use, and Retention of Social Security Numbers

AP 53 Full-time Status with a Reduced Course Load

AP 54 Advertising, Sponsorship, and Promotion of Alcohol and/or Tobacco Products on Campus

AP55 Licensing of UWRF Registered Marks

AP56 Advertising and Sponsorship in University Print and Online Publications

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Administrative Policy Paper
Number: AP 5 Revised
Date Issued: November 2, 1998
Subject: Risk Management Policy

1.0 POLICY/PURPOSE:

Risk Management

2.0 OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND:

2.1 Statutes
2.2 System Policies - State DOA/System Risk Management Manual
2.3 Past Practice

3.0 UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director of Purchasing
Risk Management Coordinator

4.0 DEPARTMENT/UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Departmental Chairpersons

5.0 PROCEDURE:

See Risk Management Policy, below

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS
Risk Management Policy

Risk Management is the assumption of responsibility for recognizing, measuring and controlling the exposures to loss of both human life and property which are created by the activities of the University. The University is insistent upon promoting a policy of sound risk management that provides facilities, services and working conditions that are conducive to safety, security and maximum efficiency.

UW-River Falls strives to operate a risk management program that is consistent with UW System, State, and Federal requirements. Such programs attempt to protect employees, students and members of the general public involved in University activities on or off the campus. It is also entrusted to protect the physical properties of the University and State. The University also expects its faculty, staff and students to exercise good judgment in connection with safety regulations and methods relating to their personal safety and well-being.

The Risk Management Coordinator provides guidance, advice and other aid as may be needed by department administrators, faculty members, staff and students. The Coordinator gathers information regarding accidents and incidents and files claims accordingly and acts as a liaison between the University and Central Risk Management and/or State Risk Management. The Risk Management Coordinator works closely with the Public Safety Department, the Workers Compensation/Personnel Office, the Property Control/Purchasing Department, the Physical Plant and Campus Planning Office in all loss control matters. The campus risk management responsibility is coordinated by the Purchasing Director in cooperation with the Department of Public Safety.

Departmental chairpersons, unit supervisors and instructors are expected to encourage employees, students and visitors to comply with safety rules and regulations such as wearing of personal protective equipment and safety guards in place. Their efforts should be directed toward maintaining a safe working environment in all areas under their direction. Their duties include the protection of University property within their department area from theft and damage.

Department and unit heads should report all accidents and injuries to the Risk Management Coordinator within 12 hours after their occurrence. Thefts or malicious damage, lightning and weather related damage, or any other destruction of property should be reported to the Risk Management Coordinator as soon as possible after the occurrence. These initial reports will be followed by written reports to appropriate University and State offices for possible insurance claim and reimbursement.

 

 

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