SAM Coverage
Risk Management
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Reining in Risk
Serious tubing incidents are rare, but when they happen, “assumption of risk” statutes may not apply. While tubing has become a major attraction and…
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In Defense of Terrain Parks
In a landmark case, terrain parks were recognized as a risk management tool, not a menace to jumpers. The ski industry recently enjoyed a…
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Blue Pages :: November 2010
Perspective and Views WINTER WEATHER FORECASTS: THE LONG VIEW Well, the long-range winter weather forecasts are in, and they have something for…
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Keeping It Safe
With a little forethought and planning, on-the-job safety can become second nature for employees. Maintenance staffs require a wide range of skills to provide…
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New Release
An updated NSAA Freestyle Terrain Resource Guide will hit the shelves soon. Ski areas compete over lots of things: who has the greatest snowfall,…
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Mountain Spy :: May 2008
For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren tackled the sticky issue of stolen equipment with varying results. The Question: I just…
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Who Needs Sleds?
In 1994, HoliMont Ski Club, N.Y., banned all vehicles from the hill during public operating hours to avoid collissions. But the benefits go far…
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Shift the Risk
If you’re planning on holding special events this summer or next season, here’s what you need to know. As spring and summer approach, resorts…
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Just the Facts, Ma’am
While the season is in full swing, it pays to take a close look at your accident investigation protocol-there are some new tricks that…
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Speak Out :: March 2006
Peter Pitchers says, “Volunteers are a Huge Liability.” Billy Kidd thinks it’s “Time to Revisit Cooperative Marketing.” We make a few “Corrections: Lift Construction…
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Attending to the Details
A saftey expert like Daryl Hillyer can help evaluate work procedures throughout a resort.
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Just the Facts, Ma’am
Accidents happen. How we handle the incident and the follow-up is anything but accidental. Here are what the experts recommend.
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Playing It Safe
You might be surprised to find out how many ways you can lower your workers’ comp costs.
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The Digital Mountain
With the marvels of modern technology, area operators can bring the mountain to the home, the office and the courtroom with digital imagery. On…
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Rethink Sled Culture
Incidents betweens skiers and snowmobiles are rare but serious. Do your practices reflect the latest thinking on sled use and safety? No doubt about…
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Risk and The Internet
Viruses and other security issus are the least of your worries: it’s what you say online that can really make you sick. The ski…
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When Every Second Counts
Does your patrol offer Advanced Life Support (ALS)? Thi standard of care can mean the difference between life and death.
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Not to Me!
With fatal industrial accidents increasing in recent years, it’s time to realize that bad things can, in fact, happen to anyone.