1
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risk analysis
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give considerable thought to foreseeing the potential risks in the programs offered
2
Q
risk management
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attempt to control the risks by removing them, or controlling those that cannot be removed, or possibly transferring the liability for the risks to others
3
Q
standard of care
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the level of duty the program provider is the exhibit
4
Q
the following factors will affect the standard of care expected:
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- age and maturity of participants
- skill and size of participatns
- health and conditions of participants
- size of group
- complexity of the program
- hazardous nature of the program
- amount of supervision
- safety hazards present
- atmosphere/logistics/nature of the area
- accessibility of medical assistance
5
Q
qualitative supervision
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meet the minimum standards for their profession in terms of training
6
Q
quantitative supervision
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number of participants in a program in relation to the number of persons needed for adequate supervision
7
Q
safe environmental guidelines
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- inspect facilities and equipment
- isolate the area or equipment until repairs can be completed
- teach participants to perform basic safety inspections
- do not allow running on slippery or uneven surfaces
- assure participants are wearing the appropriate footwear
- when selecting equipment or activity areas, make sure they meet or exceed applicable safety standards
8
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transferring liability as a means of risk management
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- informing participants of the risks»_space; participation agreements
- transfer the risks»_space;> waivers, releases, liability insurance
- removing liability through legislation»_space; good samaritan laws
