The Risk Control section provides consultative services including loss prevention, environmental, health and safety, and business resilience and is responsible for administering a number of System-wide contracts that leverage the buying power of the University of Texas System and provide a level of oversight and control.
Risk Control staff coordinate and represent the UT System in dealing with state agencies and departments including the Governor's Division of Emergency Management with regard to emergency response and coordination of state-owned property for use during an emergency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding environmental issues. Risk Control works with the offices of Real Estate, Facilities, Planning and Construction, General Counsel and other UT System offices to coordinate efforts with the institutions to facilitate risk assessments for real property, and research and analyze legislation, regulations and standards.
Risk Control section provides support and coordination for the Environmental, Health and Safety Advisory Committee (EHSAC) and associated working groups as well as the efforts of the System-wide Disaster Mutual Aid Committee. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) departments conduct a peer review of their institution's EH&S programs at least every three years. This process is monitored by the chairperson of the EHSAC and administered by the Risk Control section.
For more information about the Risk Control section of The Office of Risk Management, please contact Patrick Durbin, Manager of Risk Control.
