Risk Management Department

300 Seminary Avenue
M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays
Phone (707) 463-6287
Fax (707) 463-6204
riskmanagement@cityofukiah.com

The Human Resources Director is the Risk Manager for the City of Ukiah and oversees the City’s risk management programs which include the following:

• Insurance Coverage: The City of Ukiah maintains insurance covering general liabilities, property, vehicles, boiler and machinery, earthquakes, floods, workers’ compensation and employee fidelity.
• Insurance Verification: Risk Management reviews all Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements for all contracts of the City of Ukiah.  Vendors and contractors must comply with specific insurance requirements (link to Insurance Requirements 2^nd Level Page) as stipulated in the written agreement with the City.
• Claims Processing:  As prescribed by the Government Code of the State of California, the City of Ukiah provides a process for making claims against the City involving bodily injury, property damage, or other loss or injury.  The claimant, or person acting on behalf of the claimant, must present a claim form within specific timeframes to initiate the process.
• Workplace Safety: The City of Ukiah maintains an employee safety program that complies with Cal-OSHA requirements and promotes “safety first.” The City’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Code of Safe Work Practices provide key workplace safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Training and Compliance:  The City complies with Federal and State training requirements in Anti-Harassment, First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving, Pathogens and various other types of training related to workplace safety.

Incident/Accident Investigations:  City of Ukiah employees report all incidents involving bodily injury or property damage on City premises or as a result of City activities. All incidents and accidents are investigated and evaluated.