Safeguarding Our Children - Parks And Recreational Area Risk Control Practices

Public Risk Management

John Roy, Sr. Risk Control Field Representative, Tokio Marine HCC, discusses the practices to safeguarding parks and recreational areas for children. He explains how liability trends are changing from the past - an increase of bike paths and walking trails have their own liability issues. Also how water features can pose a threat at chemical access points and the importance of having a checklist of what to look out for with the final walk through with the contractor. He shares his two most common recommendations and why they are important. You’ll also hear examples of past issues and what to include in an inspection process, the benefits of having or hiring a certified park inspector, and best practices for hiring volunteers.