Risk Management

Risk Management is defined as the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative incidents.  During the normal course of undertaking its mission, the University's resources; including employees and physical/real property; are routinely exposed to various risks that can result in losses. More about Risk Management.

News & Updates

• Risk Management and the University Safety Committee have developed a one-page "Know What to Do" poster with bold graphics summarizing what to do in three emergency situations; Evacate, Take Shelter, Lockdown.
• The Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program has been updated to reflect the new Worker's Compensation Health Care Network requirements; and the employee exposure has been updated as well.
• Information on Falling Safely, including videos and tips for how to practice falling.
• There are FIRE AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS UNDER YOUR DESK! Check out our new Extension Cord and Power Strip page for information on how to protect yourself from these common safety hazards.
• New Elevator Safety Page posted!
• Improved Heat-Related Illness page, including a map of today's highs for Texas and links to OSHA's new emphasis program.