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Risk Management Primer


The purpose of this section is to provide basic general background information related to legal liability, risk assessment and risk management as these apply to school off-site experiences. Understanding roles, rights and responsibilities starts with understanding society’s expectations. 

What is covered
Legal Liability and Risk Management – The Basics
Who’s Responsible and Who Pays
Other Sources of Rules and Regulations
Risk Assessment and Risk Management

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Legal Liability and Risk Management – The Basics
  • How Safe is Safe Enough
  • Inherent Risks
  • Assumption of Risk
  • Negligence
Who’s Responsible and Who Pays
  • Personal Fault/Vicarious Liability
Other Sources of Rules and Regulations
  • Insurance
Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management    


 


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