Risk Management Plan PP1

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Risk Management Plan: Volleyball By: Ryan Hayes Melanie Janiga Ashley Janiszewski Katherine Love

Risk Management Plan: 

Risk Management Plan E stablished to help minimize the risk of injury and maximize safety. A ccidents and unintentional events will take place but cannot be predicted is the reason for a risk management plan.

Risk Management Plan: 

Risk Management Plan Facility managers prepare respond recover

Risk Management Plan: 

Risk Management Plan Prevention Facility managers need to be aware of the possible risks to patrons to the facility and distinguish where the plan is weak and ways to improve the venues ability to reduce consequences.

Risk Management Plan: 

Risk Management Plan Facility Managers - Each club should have an officer and/or committee with the assigned responsibility of reviewing safety policies and procedures .

Risk Management Plan: 

Risk Management Plan O ngoing training program that includes safety education.

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Risk Management Plan Facilities Equipment Players

Risk Management Plan: 

Risk Management Plan Risk management plans must take into consideration different types of risks Primary Risk Secondary Risk It is important to remember that risks can be manmade or natural and issues often arise at the facilities most vulnerable arenas

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Before a volleyball game is allowed to be played, there should be an inspection of the court The game officials are required to check for these areas, and if needed, hold the start of the game until they are taken care of. They first check the playing surface to see if there are any areas that need to be fixed. Facilities

Facilities: 

Facilities Another important area that must be inspected before the match can begin is the referee stand. Like the volleyball posts, the stand must be fully padded in case of an athlete runs into the stand. The distance between the court and the referee stand is also another area that needs to be inspected.

Facilities: 

Facilities V olleyball posts must be fully padded in case an athlete runs into one of them during a match. You must check the two net antennas, one on each end of the net and make sure they are tightly secured to the net.

Facilities: 

Facilities Making sure your staff is trained for injury can also help with the running of a facility. If your staff cannot perform first aid, than it is important to make sure an outside source that is trained to deal with injuries is at the facility . The facility should be at least equipped with a first aid kit and supplies. There should be a telephone in working order to use in case of an emergency that cannot be handled by facility employees.

Facilities: 

Facilities There are hazards that athletes and guests should be aware of during a volleyball game Safety is very important for the athletes that are playing and also for the facility occupants . Playing volleyball indoor has different safety issues compared to playing on sand outdoors.

Facilities: 

Facilities When playing volleyball indoor in a facility that has multiple courts playing volleyball at the same time, you run the risk of a player or ball being on another court . The athletes playing must be paying attention at all times in case of an injury that could occur with a ball rolling onto another court

Facilities: 

Facilities Safety issue to be aware of during a game is if the court gets wet from water or sweat . If there is any water or sweat on the court it could lead to a slip or fall by the athlete . It is always a good practice to have a towel on the net near the antenna in case the court gets wet to wipe down .

Volleyball Court & Equipment Designs : 

Volleyball Court & Equipment Designs

Indoor Courts: 

Indoor Courts Court Dimensions Proper Size, 30 ft by 60 feet Minimum 6 ft, 6 inches outside perimeters Minimum 23 feet of unobstructed ceiling height (Sawyer, 2002).

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Net Height & Requirements Different Heights for Men & Women Ends of the net must be same height Length should be minimum 39 inches wide & 32 ft long Two white side bands, 2 inches wide, along net 6 ft antennas (Sawyer, 2002).

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Poles Mounted to floor Sunken directly below floor level Walls Painted in a contrast color to ball **Both poles & walls should be padded

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Light Fixtures At least as high as the lowest ceiling obstruction This prevents a shadow effect Bright Do not group together This prevents a blinding effect

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Sand Courts Identical court dimensions to indoor Net running east-west direction Bright colored rope for boundary lines Sturdy material for supports

Equipment & Accessories Inspections: 

Equipment & Accessories Inspections

Equipment Inspections: 

Equipment Inspections Frequent inspections Made by knowledgeable staff & inspectors Document Correct equipment is used Unsatisfactory/lack of inspections and equipment can lead to unsafe situations & potential lawsuits

Accessories Inspections: 

Accessories Inspections Coaches, athletes, & facility managers should inspect equipment used This includes: Shoes Knee & elbow pads Ankle braces Guards Up-to-date, clean & safe accessories should only be used Especially if the accessories are provided by the facility

Court Cases: 

Court Cases Facility/Equipment Inspection Mark Eisenberg v. East Meadow Union Free District Jerry G. Ryder v. Town of Lancaster

Importance Of Volleyball Staff: 

Importance O f Volleyball Staff

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Hiring Staff: Knowledgeable Educated Qualified Employment Contracts Many factors that go into a contract Duties & Responsibilities Employee understands the expected position requirements Outlined in writing for insurance purposes Agrees to perform other duties assigned and mutually agrees

Court Case: 

Court Case Staff Negligence Olivia Kahn v. East Side Union High School District

Risks to Volleyball Players: 

Risks to Volleyball Players Similar injuries to both indoor and beach volleyball players Most common injuries reported: - ankle sprain - knee sprain - upper leg sprains

What Causes These Injuries?: 

What Causes These Injuries? Impact of frequent jumps on the floor Landing on the foot of a teammate or opponent near the net while blocking or attacking Previous injuries - A significant increase in injury 6-12 months after an initial ankle sprain

Injury Prevention: 

Injury Prevention Intervention strategies were formulated after a survey on injuries using players with the Norwegian Volleyball Federation was conducted. These strategies include: - Rule changes to reduce the conflict zone under the net where an attacker may land on another player’s foot - Use of tape or braces for ankle and knee protection - Specific technical training on take off & landing technique during an attack and two-man blocks - Proprioceptive training after ankle injury.

Spectator Risks: 

Spectator Risks Fans sitting close to the court run the risk of getting hit by a ball or coming into contact with a player going after a ball Assumption of risk – fans attending a sporting event due so under the assumption of risk. While it is the venue’s responsibility to provide a safe environment, injuries can occur to not only the participants, but spectators as well It is important to be alert and follow the rules during a sporting event

Element of Negligence: 

Element of Negligence From USA Volleyball’s handbook: the single factor that leads to more litigation as a result of spectator or participant injury is the limited knowledge of coaches, trainers, administrators, and Directors in terms of the elements constituting negligence. Being informed of as well as understanding the rules is crucial to reducing the element of negligence

USA Volleyball’s “Waiver, Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement” : 

USA Volleyball’s “Waiver, Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement” Must be signed by each participating athlete. Waiver and release form includes: - An acknowledgement of the risk involved in playing a sport . - Agreement by participant to follow the rules and regulations of the sport of volleyball. - A statement of the USA Volleyball Participant Code of Conduct essential to participating in the sport - Waiver of liability provision. - Indemnification and Hold Harmless provision.

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Thank You!