Program. 1. Risk Factors – I understand and acknowledge that the use of equipment and facilities provided by and participation in the Celtics Sports Program involves risks including, but not limited to the following: risk of property damage, bodily injury. These risks may result from a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, the use or misuse of the equipment or facilities, from the activity itself, from the acts of myself or others, including the unavailability of emergency medical
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down against their will. The reason it is considered defense of persons because Leroy was using reasonable force by protecting Jane the third person from injury where John threatened by an attacking force. According to KRS § 503.070, the only time to use physical force upon another person where it is justifiable is when causing serious injury or provokes the use of physical
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retention pond for those in the ASAP and Bounce areas. 2) Accidents All accidents causing bodily injury must be reported. An Accident Report must be filled out completely. Use the back of the form or additional paper, if necessary. Be detailed in your report, and write down all the facts you are able to recall. Reports should be completed within 24 hours of the incident. 3) Serious Injury/Life Threatening These
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LEGAL ANALYSIS Negligence The plaintiff, McDuff, is suing Jetson for liability in a negligence case. In order to prevail in a claim for negligence, the plaintiff must establish six points, referred to the law as a prima facie case. They are the following: 1. Conduct; 2. duty; 3. breach of duty; 4. actual cause; 5. proximate cause; and 6. damages Conduct and Duty In order to establish duty, there are three factors in determining whether to impose a duty at common law
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| No or only minor personal injury; First Aid needed but no days lost | Negligible; Critical systems unavailable for less than one hour | Negligible impact | Resolved in day-to-day management | 2 | Minor | $300,000 to $2M; not covered by insurance | Minor injury; Medical treatment & some days lost | Inconvenient; Critical systems unavailable for several hours | Adverse local media coverage only | Minor impact | 3 | Moderate | $2M to $5M; not covered by insurance | Injury; Possible hospitalisation
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Throughout my time in the military, I have had many injuries. One of my many injuries was a back spasm that was aggravated by extraneous activity, even to the point where I could not run. It was caused by a nerve being pinched by the vertebral disks in my spine. I spent a large amount of time trying to ignore the pain, but i knew at some point i was going to need to seek help for my constant and ongoing pain. It was not until i visited with a physical therapist that i felt any relief. At El Paso
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NUR2300: Burn Injuries Ali Almalki University: Date: Burn Injuries Burn injuries often have a significant impact on all aspects of the patient’s life, leaving them with a variety of psychosocial as well as physical handicaps. Extensive research evidence indicates that burn patients suffer profound social and psychological effects such as anxiety and depression, with long-term implications on the patient’s recovery and quality of life. Accordingly, it has been suggested
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Repetitive Strain Injuries Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) result from the overuse or misuse of muscles, nerves, or cords of tissue that attach muscles to bones (tendons). RSIs can affect almost any part of the body. However, RSIs are most common in the: • Arms, including the thumbs, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. • Legs, including the ankles and knees. Repetitive strain often causes certain common medical conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and golfer's elbow. The
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HLG 5 Unusual Workplace Injuries Even with proper safety measures and OSHA guidelines in place, workplace injuries still occur sometimes in very unsuspecting ways. According to the Houston Chronicles, the leading causes of injury in the workplace include negligence, hazardous materials, stress and overexertion. Exposure to hazardous materials can lead to serious injuries, including respiratory diseases and skin infection. To minimize the risk of injury and fatalities caused by hazardous materials
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dangerous risks taken with whitewater rafting. I understand that a part of the thrill can cause dangerous, possibly fatal injuries to my person. These injuries include but are not limited to drowning, concussions, broken bones, heart failure, whiplash, cuts, scrapes, contusions, and possible death. I understand and accept full responsibility for all of the possible physical injuries and/or death that might occur to my person during my participation in this activity, whitewater rafting. I UNDERSTAND
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