I recently received an email from James Hellwege regarding risk management efforts of a provider in relation to the assumption of risks by the participants. It is encouraging when providers take positive steps 1) to inform participants of the risks of an activity and 2) to document their actions with accuracy.
By Doyice Cotten
Those of you who have traveled to third world countries may have noticed that safety is not usually the top concern. Here are a few examples from Namibia that reinforce that idea! In Namibia, we found that the danger from wild animals in a reserve were not the only risks encountered.
By Doyice Cotten
Sport, fitness and recreation professionals know all about risk … and most know at least a little about risk management. And, certainly, we all are familiar with warning signs. Some are good, some are not effective,
By Doyice Cotten
Unsupervised gyms are pretty common today. Whether it is a regular gym or a facility in a residential building, these facilities pose an extra risk for the user. For that reason, owners of any facility that allows patrons to work out while no staff is on hand need to be certain that their waiver is worded in such a way that they are protected.
By Doyice Cotten
In a recent Ohio case, an appellate court looked at the “Baseball Rule.” The “Baseball Rule,” which has been followed in most jurisdictions, limits the landowner duty of care owed to spectators at baseball games to providing reasonable protection in the form of screening behind home plate.
By Doyice Cotten
The emphasis on safety has changed over the years in the United States. Years ago, the only signage you saw at a fair was for the rides or booths.
