Risk Assessment
How to Services
Risk Management Services strives to provide accurate processes and step by step instructions to access the services we offer. These How to Services are developed to help you with achieving this. Incident Reporting Risk Management Services is responsible for managing the insurance program for York University, including managing all losses and claims that may impact […]
Travel
We aim to promote safe travel for University sanctioned activities and manage the potential risks associated with it. For more information on travel guidelines please visit: Government of Canada The Canadian government also offers a Registration of Canadians Abroad service which provides updates regarding emergencies, civil unrest, and natural disasters to Canadian travelers. York International Please also […]
Student Film Production Insurance
The Department of Cinema and Media Arts, in collaboration with Risk Management Services has created an online application for student productions to request insurance coverage through the University's insurance program. Students, please: Complete the Student Film Production Insurance Application and submit it to their supervisor for approval; Attach all necessary licenses, clearances, and consents from contributing […]
Research Resources
How can we help? Preparing to conduct research can be a complex process, taking into account anything from contract reviews, international travel, or ensuring that your high-value research equipment is properly insured. Risk Management can provide ongoing support to researchers, Faculties, and University research projects by: Contracts and Agreements If you are about to enter […]
Resources
How can we help? Risk Management aims to be a consultative resource to the University community. If you are about to enter into a contact or are working on a project, Risk Management can provide information on York's insurance policies and risk management practices, including reviewing the wording of any contracts for insurance and indemnity […]
Waivers
For events that involve physical activity, York University requires that waivers/informed consents be administered by the event host. Each document is specifically tailored to fit the nature of the activity. A waiver is a document, which when voluntarily signed waived certain rights or privileges of the participant, including the right to sue An informed consent is an agreement whereby […]
Event Planning
Event organizers have a duty of care to provide a safe environment and to sure participant safety during their event. Good planning means being prepared and ensuring that safety is a priority throughout all stages of event planning. Please keep all permits and approvals issued for your events with you at all times! Points of […]
Report an Incident
University Personnel: To report the damage of University-owned property, click here. Note for YU Students: If an incident occurs during class activities, your instructor will complete the Non-Employee Incident Report. If you have experienced costs as the result of an incident which you believe York University may be responsible for, you must follow the process outlined. […]
Certificate of Insurance Requirements
Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document that shows an organization, company, or individual has adequate insurance coverage. York University requires proof of insurance from the following groups before business is conducted with the University: York University staff, students, and faculty looking to request a certificate of insurance can visit the Certificate of Insurance Requests […]