Risk Management

Risk management means the same thing as liability.

• True

• False

You can assume that on military bases, facilities will be safe.

• True

• False

If a child gets hurt, you could be sued no matter whose fault it is.

• True

• False

Once a child's parent/guardian signs an activity waiver, they cannot sue you if the child gets injured.

• True

• False

The type of supervision needed for every recreational activity is the same as other activities.

• True

• False

You can't get sued if you don't have any money.

• True

• False

As a recreational leader, your standard of care is the same as the child's parents.

• True

• False

As long as you warn the children, it is okay for them to play on slippery surfaces.

• True

• False

Legally, a child under the age of 12 is considered to not understand basic safety hazards.

• True

• False

A child has not yet been picked up by his or her parents and your shift has ended. The parents have been notified, so you are no longer responsible for that child.

• True

• False