WAIVER OF ALL CLAIMS, RELEASE OF LIABILITY And ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
ERA must obtain completed and signed waiver forms for all participants taking part in ERA activities. In this Waiver, the Elk River Watershed Alliance (ERA) includes the society and its officers, directors, members, employees, contractors and any persons acting on their behalf.
I agree to be bound by this Waiver (including the release from liability, waiver of all claims and agreement not to sue). I also agree to assume the risks associated with activities in a field setting, which can include but are not limited to: uneven terrain, machinery, water related risks, inclement weather, and encounters with domestic and wild animals.
In addition, I also agree for myself, my heirs, my executors, administrators and assignees to forever discharge and release ERA for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss sustained by me as a result of my participation due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence on the part of ERA.
I fully understand the risks and dangers associated with my participation in activities as a volunteer with ERA, and the possibility of personal injury, property damage or loss, or even death resulting while I am volunteering with ERA. I agree not to sue ERA on account of any circumstance whatsoever arising from taking part in any ERA activities.
By signing this Waiver, I agree to indemnify ERA against all costs, claims and liabilities of any kind whatsoever arising from my participation ERA volunteer activities.
Communicable Diseases
I agree to abide by current regulations and recommendations issued by provincial and federal health authorities. I will abide by these regulations and recommendations while volunteering for ERA and will act to decrease Covid-19 transmission during ERA activities.
I agree not to not hold ERA responsible if I contract Covid-19 during volunteer activities with ERA.
I agree by signing this that I will not participate in ERA volunteer activities if I have currently displaying Covid-19 symptoms, suspect I have Covid-19, or have been asked to quarantine by a health care practitioner.
ERA VOLUNTEER SAFETY POLICY
● I understand that volunteering with ERA has inherent risks
● I will make the safety of myself and others my priority while volunteering with ERA
● I will ensure I understand the risks and hazards associated with activities before commencing work
● If I am unsure of the risks or hazards involved in an activity I will ask ERA staff before commencing/continuing work
● I will take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of myself and those around me, including but not limited to: wearing activity appropriate clothing, carrying appropriate safety equipment, understanding how to operate equipment
● I will participate in safety discussions and briefings.
● I will follow the directions of ERA staff at all time in order to work safely
WARNING: By signing this, you give up the right to sue for any injury or damages
