2009-2010

“BE SMART ABOUT SAFETY”

INJURY & ILLNESS PREVENTION

FUNDING REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Be Smart About Safety (BSAS) is a safety and loss prevention program initiated through the University of California Office of the President, Risk Services (OPRS) and will begin on July 1, 2009 for fiscal year 2009-10. The program is designed to provide a funding mechanism and increase safety awareness  by enabling investment in loss prevention programs, equipment and training/promotional efforts in order to reduce the probability of employee injury/illness. There is no deadline in applying for 09-10’ BSAS funds but requests will be considered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and if there is a conflict for remaining funds, based on the risk.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF FORM(s)

There are only 2 BSAS forms (Call Bob Wachter 530-297-4605; rawachter@ucdavis.edu for 'any' assistance needed) 

• The Be Smart About Safety Funding Request form (upper left corner link) which must accompany ALL applications for BSAS fund requests (inc. office ergonomic equipment), and
• The Office Ergonomic Equipment request form (upper left corner link) for office, workstation equipment

Approved non-office equipment is funded at 100% and office ergonomic equipment at 50% up to $500/employee as a ‘shared cost’ with the department.

BE SMART ABOUT SAFETY “FUNDING REQUEST FORM”:

1. Be Smart About Safety (BSAS)  funding requests can be submitted by any department with injury prevention needs due to hazard/risk exposures, including Emergency Planning, Police and Fire Chiefs, Housing, Dining and Facilities. All departments are encouraged to apply for funds for injury prevention and risk mitigation.  The fund request form is available at the Occupational Health website on the Be Smart About Safety page: http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/occupational-health-services/bsas/FundRequest/view

2.  BSAS funds are typically requested for the following types of injury reduction purposes;

·         Correct safety deficiencies, reduce risks

·         Provide employee safety training & development

·         Purchase safety equipment and supplies

·         Fund consultants for safety and injury prevention needs

·         Initiate new safety or wellness programs

·         Address human and property security concerns

·         Correct deferred maintenance issues that directly impact life safety

·         Fund capital improvements directly related to life safety (change from 07-08)

3. BSAS are not available or approved for;

·         Enhancements to academic or vocational instruction

·         Supplement program budgets; 

·         General operating supplies expenses

·         Personal protective and safety equipment required by law or regulation

·         Travel expenses (with limited exception for train-the-trainer safety education)

·         Replacement of stock items for ongoing programs

·         Pay salaries/wages for existing positions

4. Complete the “Be Smart About Safety 2008-09 funding request form” (Excel sheet; upper left corner link) in its entirety.  Incomplete or illegible forms may not be processed.  Provide all required signatures before submission. Attach any supporting documentation (limit to 1 page); i.e. further details supporting the injury/illness prevention impact, pictures of equipment being request, web-links, the purchase quote, catalog page, etc. NOTE: The minimum request amount is $200.