Risk Management at a Glance for Ontario Schools
An effective Co-operative Education or Experiential Learning Program should have the following goals:
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The safety of the students;
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Making the Co-op/experiential Learning program a beneficial educational experience for the students;
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Establishing and maintaining good relationships with participating employers.
In order to achieve these goals, consideration must be given to the following risk management issues:
High Risk Work Placements:
Work placements which expose students to a high risk of personal injury should be avoided if possible. Examples of high risk placements would include, but are not limited to the following:
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law enforcement patrols - riding with or accompanying police officers on patrol duty;
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emergency response - riding with ambulance, fire or rescue teams;
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ground or air crew member for any aircraft;
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activities involving the handling of nuclear or other hazardous materials or chemicals;
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medical labs - exposure to hazardous bacteria, Hepatitis, AIDS or HIV;
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activities that place students in dangerous environments resulting from noise, pollution, chemical reactions, wild animals, or the use of dangerous equipment;
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where driving personal, employer's or customer's vehicles is required.