Risk Management is a department within the Administration and Finance Division at Cal Poly. The department includes the Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety programs for the University and offers support for campus auxiliaries and associated entities. Cal Poly's Risk Management program provides assistance to campus entities in identification and examination of risks, selection of risk control and risk financing techniques, evaluation of the results and improvement of the management of risk by campus entities.

The Environmental Health and Safety program focuses on regulatory compliance with environmental and occupational laws at the local, state and federal level. This may include information and recommendations regarding training, procedures, equipment, testing and analysis or specific services provided by the staff. EH&S personnel also interface with regulatory agency personnel and serve as the point of contact for the University. Vehicle “driver” authorization, training and records maintenance and review are managed at the Risk Management office.

The Risk Management program focuses on review of operations and ownership of property for risks including injury to persons, damage or loss of property, impact to university programs, liability, loss of financial resources and reputation. A variety of techniques may be recommended as appropriate, increasing safety of the activity, transferring responsibility for safety and/or consequences of participation.

The Workers' Compensation Program is a critical part of managing work related injuries and illnesses of employees and identified university volunteers. Coordination and payment for authorized medical services, disability payments and return to work help the employee and university maintain productive contributions to society.

University coverage programs for general, professional, vehicle, and travel liability as well as real property, equipment and special events are coordinated by Risk Management. Insurance requirements for agreements, contracts and facilities use are recommended for the University and submittals reviewed for major capital projects and other agreements as requested.

Incidents and accidents (vehicle and non vehicle) are to be reported to Risk Management, by the responsible University employee, as soon as possible (within 24 hours) to ensure timely investigation, claim management and correction of hazardous conditions to prevent additional injury, damage or loss.

[Employee job related injuries or illness are reported immediately to supervisors and Workers’ Compensation Coordinator in Human Resources. 805-756-5427]

ALWAYS CONTACT UNIVERSITY POLICE FOR EMERGENCIES ON OR OFF CAMPUS REQUIRING POLICE, FIRE OR MEDICAL SERVICES IMMEDIATELY DIAL 911

Persons wishing to file claims with the University should be directed to Risk Management for information on filing government claims and assistance in filing claims with university insurance programs for travel, equipment and special events.

Risk Management is located in Building #80. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 805-756-6755 Voice mail is also available for your convenience. Risk Management may also be contacted by email: riskmanagement@calpoly.edu Documents should be faxed to 805-756-1602