Risk Management Procedures Flashcards
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A recreation center experiences a near-miss incident where a visitor slipped but did not fall. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Document the near-miss in an incident report and investigate the hazard
Near-miss incidents must be documented and investigated because they signal existing hazards that could cause future injuries.
Which type of insurance coverage protects a park agency against claims arising from an employee's negligent acts performed within the scope of employment?
Answer: General liability insurance
General liability insurance covers third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage caused by employees acting within their scope of employment.
When developing an emergency action plan for an outdoor festival, which element is MOST critical to include?
Answer: Clearly defined evacuation routes and assembly areas
Evacuation routes and assembly areas are foundational emergency action plan elements that direct crowd movement and account for all attendees.
A park district is reviewing its aquatic facility safety plan. Which standard is MOST relevant for establishing aquatic risk management guidelines?
Answer: Ellis & Associates or YMCA aquatic safety standards
Ellis & Associates and YMCA aquatic safety standards are industry-recognized benchmarks specifically designed for aquatic facility risk management.
What does the legal concept of 'assumption of risk' mean in the context of recreation programs?
Answer: Participants voluntarily accept inherent dangers of an activity
Assumption of risk is a defense that recognizes participants knowingly accept the inherent dangers associated with a recreational activity.
A playground inspection reveals a piece of equipment with a head entrapment hazard. What action should be taken FIRST?
Answer: Remove the equipment from service immediately and barricade the area
A head entrapment hazard is an imminent danger that requires immediate removal from service to prevent strangulation or entrapment injuries.
Which document formally outlines the responsibilities, procedures, and chain of command for responding to a major emergency in a park setting?
Answer: Incident Command System (ICS) Emergency Operations Plan
An Emergency Operations Plan built on the Incident Command System defines roles, chain of command, and response procedures for major incidents.