Health, Safety, & Risk Management Flashcards

Which document outlines the procedures a recreation facility must follow when a participant experiences a medical emergency?

Answer: Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) details the specific steps staff must take when a medical or other emergency occurs on-site.

A recreation professional discovers a wet floor near a pool entrance but cannot locate a mop. The BEST immediate action is to:

Answer: Post a wet-floor sign and find cleaning supplies

Posting a warning sign while addressing the hazard is the appropriate two-step response to prevent injury without unnecessarily disrupting operations.

The term 'assumption of risk' in recreation law means:

Answer: Participants acknowledge inherent dangers of an activity

Assumption of risk is a legal doctrine where participants accept the inherent risks naturally associated with a recreational activity.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary drowning prevention strategy?

Answer: Lifeguard surveillance and rescue equipment placement

Secondary prevention strategies reduce harm once a hazardous situation has begun, such as a lifeguard rescuing a struggling swimmer.

A risk management matrix evaluates risks based on which two factors?

Answer: Probability and severity

A risk matrix plots the likelihood (probability) of an event against the potential impact (severity) to prioritize management actions.

Which federal law most directly governs accessibility requirements for public recreation facilities?

Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA mandates that public recreation facilities provide equal access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

When a recreation professional transfers risk to a participant through a signed waiver, this is an example of which risk management strategy?

Answer: Risk transfer

A signed waiver shifts some legal liability from the organization to the participant, which is a form of risk transfer.