University Risk Management and Insurance Programs

a.   Vehicle Accidents

If a University-owned, leased, or on-loan vehicle is involved, a State of Washington Vehicle Accident Report form is required (see also Administrative Policy Statement 10.8). This report must be completed by the University driver and the driver's supervisor and submitted to the University Police Department within 24 hours following the accident. The accident report will then be sent by the University Police Department to the Office of Risk Management, which will handle all further investigation of the accident, contact involved parties, and resolve any insurance claims. In addition, the Office of Risk Management will attempt recovery for damages when other parties are responsible for the accident.

b.   Any Accident, Injury, or Work-Related Illness

Any incident which could have caused an injury or illness on University property or at any University-sponsored activity, should be reported within 24 hours. Accident reports are described in Administrative Policy Statement 10.8.

c.   Other Reports

Other reports may be required for specific kinds of insurance coverage. See Administrative Policy Statement 40.4, "Insurance Benefits and Retirement Plans," Administrative Policy Statement 10.8, "Accident, Injury, and Illness Reporting," and Administrative Policy Statement 10.3, "Occupational Safety and Health Programs: General Requirements for WISHA Compliance" for information on other required reports, and Section 8 of this policy statement for information on optional health and accident coverage reports.