Sport Risk Consulting

Stage 1

Online Risk Assessment Survey
Provides background data for on-site consultation

Stage 2

Onsite Consultation
(2-3 days)Key elements of consultation:

1. Documentation review
2. Staff awareness seminar
3. Staff interviews
4. Program reviews
5. General site inspection
6. Action planning session with department Risk Management team
7. Final Report

Stage 3

Follow-up
Assessment of progress on Stage 2 Action Plan Implementation(Normally 1 year after consultation)

Stage 2: Developing Custom Risk Management Action Plans

On-site Consultations provide – ACTION

• On-site visit provides more detailed data and information – and new insights into risk vulnerability
• Staff interviews ‘fill in the gaps’ and often uncover issues not captured by risk assessment surveys
• Focus on high risk areas ensures a targeted approach to planning efforts
• The Risk Management committee’s crucial role is developed and solidified

Highlights of the on-site consultation:

Documentation Review
Relevant documents (policies, procedures, forms etc.) are reviewed prior to site visit

Major components of on-site consultation:
(Prior to commencement of site visit, Risk Management committee must be in place)

• Staff awareness interactive session on ‘Negligence and Liability in the Recreation and Sport Setting’
  • a critical feature of Stage 2 in terms of raising staff awareness levels
• Staff interviews with key personnel (gets to the hot spots)
• General site inspection
• Action planning half-day session with Risk Management committee
  • stresses responsibility & accountability throughout organization.
  • plans are developed, prioritized & agreed to by committee
  • prioritized Action Plans are based on key risk issues for department
• Follow-up Report
  • summarizes final recommendations and action plans
  • details the time-activated action plans developed by the Risk Management committee.
• Comprehensive ‘Risk Management Planning Resource Manual’ provided to client