All other liability claims are to be reported within 10 days. The majority of lawsuits covered under the Risk Management Program are defended by the Attorney's General Office. However, in certain circumstances, outside counsel will be hired to represent the interest of the state. Employee safety in the work environment Real and personal property protection Federal and State standards for Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Protection Negligent acts that cause third-party claims Risk Management provides Loss Prevention Consultants, Industrial Hygienists, Environmental Specialists and Training Officers to assist agencies in developing and implementing loss prevention programs. The Loss Prevention Safety Academy is designed for Agency Loss Prevention Coordinators and Supervisors as a training venue to address safety and loss prevention issues.
Risk Management maintains a video lending library with an emphasis on safety-related topics.
Loss Prevention includes an established Grant Program to fund programs to provide prevention of loss exposures in state agencies. Pursue recoveries from parties contributing to or causing injury to covered persons Who Is Covered Workers' Compensation benefits are provided pursuant to Title 23 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. State employees cannot reject workers' compensation. This coverage is the exclusive remedy for state employees injured in the course and scope of their employment. Risk Management must receive report of the claim within 10 days of the supervisor becoming aware of the intention to seek medical treatment.