Risk management for park, recreation, and leisure services / Merry Moiseichik, Sarah J. Young.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moiseichik, Merry Lynn, author.

Young, Sarah J., 1959- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tort liability of recreation agencies--United States.

Tort liability of recreation agencies.

Recreation agencies--Risk management.

Recreation agencies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

7th edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana, IL : Sagamore-Venture, 2019.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to risk management in park, recreation, and leisure services, tailored for professionals, students, and leaders in the field. It focuses on essential concepts such as tort liability, negligence, and legal principles, aiming to equip recreation providers with tools for mitigating risks and safeguarding participants and employees. The text emphasizes the importance of creating a safe yet engaging environment while reducing legal vulnerabilities through structured plans and policies. Written by experts in recreation and legal aspects, the book combines theoretical insights with practical applications, including emergency action plans, facility risk management, and legal documentation templates. It is designed to foster awareness and proactive strategies for managing inherent risks in leisure activities and facilities, making it a vital resource for agencies at local, state, and federal levels as well as private providers. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Credits

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

CONTINUITY

Chapter 1

What Is Risk Management?

Why Is Risk Management Important?

References

Chapter 2

Elements of Negligence

The Legal Duty

Breach of Standard of Care

Proximate Cause

Injury and Damages

Level of Negligence

Types of Negligence

Joint Tortfeasor

Vicarious Liability

Defenses in Negligence

Failure of Proof

Assumption of Risk

Foreseeability

Contributory Negligence

Comparative Negligence

Act of God

Immunity

Governmental Immunity

Volunteer Immunity

Recreation User Statutes

Notice of Claim

Statute of Limitations

Waivers, Releases, and Agreements to Participate

Contract Rules

Settle Out of Court

Chapter 3

Why Have a Plan?

Who Is Responsible for the Plan?

Developing the Plan

Step 1: Needs Assessment

Step 2: Goals and Objectives

Step 3: Site and Facility Development

Step 4: Program Development

Step 5: Establishing Safety Rules, Regul

Step 6: Methods for Insuring Against Ris

Step 7: In-Service Training

Step 8: Public Relations

Step 9: Outside Specialists-Legal/Insurance

Step 10: Periodic Review

Chapter 4

Hire the Right Person

Job Description

Job Announcement

Identifying the Best Applicants

Other Legal Considerations in Hiring

Training

The Daily Work Environment

Sexual Harassment

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Professional Development

Supervision

Chapter 5

Ticket Sales

Concessions

Vendors vs. In-House

Statutes Related to Food Service

Risk Management Strategies for Food Service and Concessions

Liquor Liability

Site Management

Security

Crowd Management

Managing Emergencies

Waivers and Releases.

Insurance

Chapter 6

Facility Inspections

Initial

Annual

Periodic

Facility Checklist

User Reports

Signage

Safety Equipment

Managing the Risks of Facility Operation

Maintenance

Sanitation and Disease Control

Rules of Conduct

Accident Reporting

Facility Lockdown

Staffing

Chapter 7

Threatening Activities

Weather-Related Threats

Possible Actions That Can Be Taken in Weather-Related Threats

Threats From Plants and Animals

Possible Actions That Can Be Taken in Areas Where Plants and Animals Pose a Threat

Societal Threats

Possible Actions That Can Be Taken to Reduce Threats From Crime and Terrorism

Bullying

Terrorism: Park and Recreation Security

Purposes of Law Enforcement

Chapter 8

Search and Rescue

Medical

Evacuation

Facility Mapping for Evacuation and Safe Zones

Lockdown

Communication

Communicating There Is an Emergency

Emergency Contacts

Reporting the Emergency

Communicating With the Media

Care of Nonvictims

Staff Training to Prepare for an Emergency

Documentation

Conclusion

Chapter 9

Skate Parks

Pools

Playgrounds

Trails

Appendices

Appendix A: Emergency Action Plan

Appendix B: Policy Statements, Indemnifications

Appendix C: Waivers, Releases, Agreements to Participate, Registrations

Appendix D: Use Permits, Rentals

Appendix E: Accident, Injury, and Medical Treatment-Related Forms

Appendix F: Incident Report Forms

Appendix G: Evaluations, Background Checks, Inclement Weather, Protecting Crime Scenes

Appendix H: Occupational Safety &amp

Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Appendix I: Sources of Additional Information on Establishing Risk Management Programs

Index.

Related Books.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781571679369

9781571679352

1571679359

OCLC:

1223088968