Risk Management-Sport Law

EAP Issues

Communication Role of first responders Documentation Education/Training Rehearse

Action (Reduction)

The response to an evaluation of risks where some action is taken to reduce the risk.

Recognition

-Acknowledge safety and loss potential -Self evaluation by personal experiences, media and peer influences, and education/training -Specific types of hazards: Improperly prepared food (health), fan violence or terrorism (safety), and traffic outside of the stadium (crowd control)

Action (Develop policies and procedures)

-Development: dissemination to every employee or volunteer involved. -Problem of gathering dust: communication and updates -Audits and inspections -Schedules and timeliness

Analysis (Risk identification)

-Identify the hazard and type of potential liability using: com on sense, past incidents, and industry standards

Process of managing risk

1) Recognition 2)Analysis (Risk identification and risk evaluation) 3)Action (Retention, reduction, transfer, avoidance, and develop policies and procedures)

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Comprehensive proactive plan that addresses potential medical emergencies during a sporting event or setting. -Legal and ethical duty in preparation of such plan: Court rulings, statutes, regulations, and industry standards.

Goal of risk management

It isn't to eliminate all of the risks, but rather to create an environment where the inherent risks within activities and services provided by an organization are minimized without producing a change in the activity itself.

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Analysis (Risk evaluation)

Priority is needed for risks with high frequency and severity Legal concept of foreseeability

Action (Retention)

Response to an evaluation of risks where no action is taken. The situation is kept "as is".

Action (Avoidance)

The response to an evaluation of risks where action is taken to eliminate the risk. Completing eliminating a program, facility, or service.

Action (Transfer)

The response to an evaluation of risks where methods are devised pt place the risk of liability on another party. Usually done through contractual agreements.