The Danger ZoneRisk Management WorkshopSeptember 26, 2012

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this workshop students will be

able to:

◦Define Risk Management and how it applies to their Sport Club members, facility, equipment, and events

◦ Identify at least 3 types of risk to be aware of when your Sport Club is active

◦Explain at least 3 different ways to reduce risk in their Sport Club members, facility, equipment, and events

◦ Inform all members of their group regarding their Sport Club’s Emergency Action Plan

What is Risk Management?The control of financial and personal

injury loss from sudden, unforeseen, unusual accidents and intentional torts (Ammon, 1993)

A management strategy to increase control over legal uncertainty that may wreak havoc on a sport business (Wong & Masteralexis, 1998)

Reducing exposure to danger, harm, or hazards that lead to lawsuits (Mulrooney & Farmer, 1998)

What is Risk Management?Types of Risks

◦Facility◦Event/Competition/Practice◦Travel

Facility ConcernsPlaying SurfaceFacility EquipmentSpace (Max # of participants in an area)WeatherStaffingEmergency Preparedness/Response

◦Certifications (CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguarding)

◦Facility Emergency Action PlanSignage

Good V Bad

safe unsafe

Facility Related VideosSlippery Court

◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuNKS-QDH8

Improper Use of Equipment◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vUTQX

hSsF8

Travel ConcernsWeather (Rain, Snow, Fog, Night, Sunrise/Sunset)

Vehicle Issues (Oil Change/Tune Up/Tire Pressure/Battery Check, General Maintenance)

Travel Binder: Emergency contact information assessable, incident reports, hotel information

Safety Recommendations/Driving (Amount of Passengers in seats and Seatbelts)

Lodging

Area/Location (where are you going)

Travel Related VideosDriving in Snow/Ice

◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSA0nsTi4bs&feature=related

Zero Visibility◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkyDksElm0&feature

=related

No Gas◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efwWAX7O8Uw

NegligenceNegligence-the omission to do

something which a reasonable person would do, or doing something which a reasonable person would not do.

What is an example of Negligence?

Event Concerns (Competition and Practice)

Playing SurfaceEquipmentSpace (Max # of participants in an area)Weather (Heat/Cold, Rain, Snow, etc.)StaffingEmergency Preparedness/Response

◦ Certifications (CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguarding)◦ Facility Emergency Action Plan

FansPlayersOfficialsSeating

Club ConcernsStudent Code of ConductHazing

Drugs

Alcohol

Fighting

Other Student Code of Conduct Concerns

Code of Conduct VideosHockey Fight

◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv5SB54o8f8&feature=related

Too Much to Drink◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03OPcn80Uzs&f

eature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL0962B6A7D3720C13

Hazing (strong language)

◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw3bPUOE47s

Emergency Action PlanClub’s EAP?

◦Do you have one?◦What is it? What does it entail?

Fire at SRC?

Active Drowning in Pool?

Tornado Warning at Outdoor Fields

Weather Related Videos Tornado During Soccer Match

◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Y88bh_goY&feature=related

Lightning Strike During Soccer Match◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_6b6Bk6bM8&feature=related

Definition of Emergency ManagementPreparing for, mitigating, responding

to and recovering from an emergency

Dynamic processInvolves goal settingCannot eliminate all emergencies,

but can take steps to prepare

Emergency Management Components

Emergency response planning◦Fire, natural disasters, technical

disasters, otherScope and types of emergencies

◦Local◦Major◦Catastrophic

What do we do if….?

Automated External Defibrillators

Most victims will survive if defibrillation is achieved in less than three minutes

Few will survive if the delay is 16 minutes or longer

Every Minute action is delayed is a 10% chance of damage.

Physical Risk

Players

Concussions Breaks/sprains Cardiac

Emergencies Heat/Cold

Emergencies Equipment Outside Parties

Fans

Seating/equipment

Weather Location Outside Parties

Physical Risk Continued

Competition/Game

Fighting

Blood borne pathogens

Managing FansEquipmentCare

Staff/Safety Officers

Officials

Injury Related VideosInjury Picture Montage (Very

Graphic)◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLZHfeZKExY&feature

=fvwrel

Volleyball Spike◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k1HeCpyMqs

Did you sign a waiver???◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gWLClF7qkg

Emotional Risk

Officials Staff/Club Officers

Verbal threatsEmotions turning

physical

Dealing with injuriesFights and

aggression◦ Players

◦ Fans

Death

Closing ActivityReducing Risk

◦Write three ways in which a player, spectator, or entire club can reduce risk in a single sport.

Can be injury, facility, event, weather, travel, other related, etc…

Share one with group aloud.

Questions