Funding to increase safety awareness and reduce or prevent injury/illness.
The goal of the Be Smart About Safety (BSAS) Program is to increase safety awareness and reduce or prevent injury or illness by providing a funding mechanism for loss prevention and control programs, equipment, and training efforts.
How to Apply for BSAS Funds:
The BSAS Committee reviews proposals and makes funding recommendations for UC Davis approval. Approved proposals are then submitted to UCOP for final authorization.
Submit proposals to Risk Management using the Smartsheet BSAS Application form. Proposals should include the following information:
- A brief description of the proposal
- The liability or risk the proposal will address
- How the proposal will reduce or prevent losses
- How the issue is currently being addressed
- Attach any documents that help explain or support the request, such as photos, injury reports, articles, product or catalog information, drawings or plans.
- The total cost of the proposal
- Whether the request is a one-time expense or requires ongoing funding
- When the funds are expected to be used
- A quote or estimate to support the requested cost
There is no limit on the number of requests or ideas, and Risk Management welcomes all submissions.
Timeline for Fiscal Year 2026/27
- April 1 - June 30, 2026: Open for new proposals
- July 1 - September 30, 2026: BSAS Committee reviews proposals
- October 1 - December 31, 2026: Finalize review with campus leadership and submit to OP Risk
Disbursement of awards is controlled by UCOP and will occur as early as January 2027.
About BSAS
Each year, UCOP's Risk Services Office budgets a small amount to fund proactive loss prevention and loss control projects. This funding is intended to support projects that reduce the frequency and severity of potential losses in our Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Employment, Automobile, and Property programs. It is not meant to support operations, ongoing maintenance, or regulatory requirements.
The BSAS process flow:
