RISK MANAGEMENT

"I now realize when I operate as a youth pastor the decisions I make...must reflect what parents...would want me to do."
Jack Crabtree

TOP 5 SAFETY RISKS

• Not enough staff
• Too many kids in the vehicle
• Make no time to plan
• No plan of action to respond
• No use of seat belts

THE NEXT 5

• No first aid training or supplies
• Inadequate paperwork
• Letting a dangerous activity continue
• Lack of background checks
• Inappropriate conduct

CHECKLISTS

• Staff and volunteers
• Student information
• First aid/emergency response
• Drivers and vehicles
• Planning and preparedness

FORMS

Release forms:
A light in a dark world!

TECHNIQUE

CAMPS AND RETREATS

CONSIDER THESE ITEMS

• Facilities
• Staffing and supervision
• Rooming

MISSION TRIPS

ITEMS TO CONSIDER

• Insurance
• Organization partner
• Adult leaders
• The work
• Prepare students/parents

Keep power equipment in safe hands only

SUMMER SPORTS

THE NONNEGOTIABLES

• Know how to swim
• Dangerous water
• Waiver forms
• Lifeguard/The watcher

WINTER SPORTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• The cold
• Skiing factors
• Snowboarding

HIGH ADVENTURE

QUESTIONS TO ASK

• Purpose?
• Who should participate?
• What is the danger?
• Insurance coverage?
• Do parents know?

"In a study...over 50% of churches said 1 or more accidents occurred in the last 3 years."

QUESTIONS

• Where are detectors/extinguishers
• Cell phone battery
• High places
• Gym protection
• First aid kits

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WATCH OUT

• The parking lot
• Student driver policy

WEEKLY GAMES

DANGERS

• Food/choking
• Throwing/hitting
• Rough play

CONCLUSION

• Plan, plan, plan
• Matthew 18:6
• It is the right thing to do