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September 21, 2008
Aquatic Risk Management Workshop
Gary Sanger: Preparing for the Aftermath
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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 Aquatic Safety is a serious issue for any recreation department. With no provincial legislation, municipalities are
solely responsible for the protection and safety of their users and staff. Having a defined Aquatic Risk
Management Policy can aid in the reduction of liabilities.
You hear media reports about a drowning occurring at a swimming pool or beach. Do you know what to do if
such a tragic event happened at your facility? Join Gary Sanger, a member of the Ontario Aquatic Safety
Management Council (Lifesaving Society of Ontario) and Supervisor of Recreation and Facilities with the City of
Toronto, for a special workshop presented by the Lifesaving Society- NS Branch. Gary will review the steps
aquatic supervisory personnel should follow after a major incident - from the time of the first call through to the
follow-up after the lawsuit. Find out the costs of expert witnesses and reports and what to say - and not say –
when speaking to the media.
“Even for those who know a lot about Risk Management, this well delivered seminar is a wake up call. It gives aquatic managers good
evidence and back up for strengthening our lifeguards’ standards of performance,” says Justine Blizzard, Recreation Officer, Aquatics
City of Fredericton
Laura Croft, Coordinator of Aquatic Services for the Municipality of East Hants says: "I had the opportunity to hear Gary Sanger speak in
Moncton last spring. That session was a day well spent, and I am looking forward to attending the NS session. I wish I could invite my
whole staff to hear what Gary has to say!"
SESSION INFORMATION
In terms of liability for organizations, aquatic facilities and waterfronts present a significant degree of risk. This session will give
participants a thought provoking look at real life (and death) situations and provide information on what can be done to manage risk and
reduce the possibility of catastrophic injury and death in our aquatic facilities.
PRESENTER
Gary Sanger has been employed by the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division with the City of Toronto for 23 years and is Supervisor in
Toronto & East York District.
He is the current Vice-President of Aquatic Safety Management Services with the Lifesaving Society – Ontario Branch and Past President
of the Aquatics Branch of Parks and Recreation Ontario. He has travelled extensively across Canada delivering sessions on the topic of
risk management and the real-life aftermath of dealing with catastrophic incidents.
Thursday, October 30, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sport Nova Scotia Building
2nd Floor
5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax
Cost: $45.00 for first attendee per facility or organization,
$25.00 each additional from same facility or organization
Light Lunch provided Call to register: 902-425-5450 ext 323
All proceeds from this seminar will be directed to the
Swim to Survive Fund.
Out of town attendees- consider staying at the Quality Inn-
Dartmouth, one of the Lifesaving Society’s corporate sponsors.
Attendees will receive a special discounted rate for this
occasion. When making your reservation, specify the
Lifesaving Society.
313 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 1N3
Phone: (902) 469-5850
Fax: (902) 469-5859
Toll free: 1-800-565-1275
Email: reservations@micmachotel.com |
