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Brigham Young University. Risk Management and Safety

 Organization

administrative history

Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, May 7, 2014 (Risk Management and Safety; Risk Management and Safety Department; est. 1993; originally under Human Resources, after 2005 reported to the university administration; consults with individuals and departments to eliminate risks and procures insurance as necessary; ensures proper safety programs and procedures, consults with campus personnel regarding safety concerns, and provides safety-related training; manages the university emergency preparedness programs and coordinates with local and state emergency preparedness agencies; subordinates included Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Health and Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Claims, Special Projects, and Insurance (including Workers Compensation); Managing Directors were J. Wesley Sherwood (1993-2003) and Glenn Johns (2003-2009); 2009 the unit name was changed to Risk Management)