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Course: |
SAO 110
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Title: | Ski Area Risk Management |
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Long Title: | Ski Area Risk Management |
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Course Description: | Introduces legal and insurance issues of ski area liability. Emphasis is on regulations and operating procedures in case of an accident and ways to minimize liability risks. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Degine and use applicable legal terminology
II. Discuss legal liability with regard to
A. Occupational Safety and Health Act and Colorado Occupational Safety
III. and Health
A. American National Standards Institute
B. Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board
C. Colorado Skier Act
IV. Discuss U.S. Forest Service permit requirement as related to liability
V. Describe current patrol practices for legal protection
VI. Detail standard operating procedure in the event of any accident, including form completion, interviews with witnesses, etc.
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TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to risk management
A. legal terms
B. regulatory agencies and instruments
1. OSHA
2. ANSI B77 and USFS
3. Tramway boards
4. Skier Safety Act
II. Insurance aspects
A. criteria and inspections
B. rates and settlements
III. Risk management
A. for guests
B. for workers
1. workman`s compensation
2. prevention
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