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Risk management resources related to the risks and controls to be implemented when the public is exposed to the workplace. Includes public visitor protection program, ride-along and tag-along programs, risks from premises security litigation, trip and fall exposures, etc.

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Accident Law Advice [18513] ?

Legal advice to assist small business and individuals understand their rights

ADA State & Local Government [15919] ?

Requirements for state and local governments related to the ADA

ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual [14997] ?

Applies to the operations of public accommodations (i.e private business)

Assistance Dog Legal Resources [15646] ?

Service Animals in Places of Business resources

Attractive Nuisance [17572] ?

A legal definition

Avoiding Hayride Hazards [18305] ?

By following these suggestions, you can minimize the risks involved in hayrides

County Government Employee Safety and Health Handbook [pdf] [39488] ?

Example of a safety program for county government employees

Dangers Of Falling Merchandise At Superstores [17600] ?

Other than meeting local fire code standards, there are no federal standards for warehouse stores

Dog Bite Liability [21760] ?

There are three kinds of law that impose liability on owners

Dog/Animal Bites - Overview [33924] ?

Legal issues in dog bite or animal injury liability cases

Facilities Use Guidelines [pdf] [17673] ?

Sample procedure in use by a state agency

Falling Merchandise Articles [17602] ?

Series of news story articles about falling merchandise injuries

Falling Merchandise at Megastores [17598] ?

Measures need to be taken to make sure merchandise doesn't fall from their shelves and displays

Falling Merchandise Lawsuits [17599] ?

News stories related to falling merchandise injury litigation

Falling Merchandise: A Primer [17601] ?

Covers falling-merchandise incidents resulting in injuries to customers

Falling Merchandise: Warehouse Stores Injuries Increase [24819] ?

Practice of high stacking poses danger of heavy falling objects

GA-Georgia Premises Liability Guide [18033] ?

A law guide that provides a summary of statutory and case law in the area of premises liability in Georgia

Guests and Visitors Safety [pdf] [5961] ?

Protecting guests and minimizing liability

Guide to Managing Ride-along and Tag-along Programs [15796] ?

Tag-along guests could be anyone with an interest in your agency and its work

Law Enforcement Risk Management [38834] ?

A series of articles to help control issues related to law enforcement liability

Lending Your Building Facilities [18303] ?

Do you have guidelines for letting other organizations use your building?

Limiting Small Town Liability: A Trainer [26708] ?

Limiting Small Town Liability: A Risk Management Primer for Small Town Leaders

Municipal Exposure Control Plan Templates - Canada [36415] ?

Samples for municipalities

Municipal Risk Management Resource Guide [36414] ?

A self-assessment of focused risk areas

Municipality Safety Program - Samples [39519] ?

A sample safety program for municipalities

Park District Recreation Program Transportation [25259] ?

Protect your district from liability issues before an accident

Park Police Services [25264] ?

Can open a Pandora's box of legal and liability exposures

Playgrounds: Causation [19567] ?

When Playtime Goes Wrong

Premises Liability [15693] ?

Provides the basics including some citations of case law

Premises Liability [26896] ?

Premises safety requirements of property owners

Premises Liability - Overview [33913] ?

Holds owners and occupiers of property legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on that property

Premises Security Cases - Investigative Red Flags [12595] ?

Checklist for claims professionals to use

Premises Security Liability [17408] ?

You also can be held liable for the criminal acts of others that occur on your property

Premises Security Liability: A Guide for Landlords [17410] ?

Steps to follow for better key control and resident security

Premises Security: Guarding Against Legal Problems [8449] ?

Inadequate security can create a liability crisis

Reduce Public Liability in Landscape Design and Construction [16941] ?

Study each public area to determine its vulnerability

Risk Control Resources for Public Entities [38829] ?

A large number of workplace safety and health materials as well as other risk control advice for public entities

Security Vulnerability Assessment [pdf] [39855] ?

A review of the basics - uses event risk management as an example

Sidewalk Trip & Fall Cases [663] ?

Article on liability in sidewalk trip and fall cases

Slip and Fall Accidents - Overview [33914] ?

Proving Fault in Slip and Fall Cases

Supervising Church-Sponsored Activities [18324] ?

Activities to take before during and after the sponsored activity to control the risk

Transportation ADA Requirements [11057] ?

Requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) for buses, taxis, etc

Warehouse Superstore Safety Tips [17604] ?

Falling merchandise, forklift accidents, and lifting accidents are some of the hazards


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Disasters / Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans

Disasters / Evacuations
Guidelines on emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.

Legal / Consumer Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to consumer law

Property / Lighting
Descriptions of lighting technologies

Property / Windows
Window safety tips

Risk Mgt / Liability
Real estate liability, slip & fall exposures, non-profts, volunteers, , etc.

Safety / Amusement Industry
Safety resources for the amusement industry - carnivals, etc.

Safety / Animals
Safety guidance when handling animals

Safety / Elevators
Elevator, escalator and moving walkway safety

Safety / Food Safety
Guidance on food safety from production to consumption

Safety / Playgrounds
Playground safety information

Safety / Slips and Falls
Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces

Safety / Swimming
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention

Security / Business Security
Crime-free workplace, corporate security, business protection from burglary

Security / Violence
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace


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