Kitchen & Bakery Cautions & Hazards PLEASE READ CAREFULLY (Required for participation) Burns from ovens are among the top hazards of students. Knives pose a threat, too, such as when a large cake needs to be sliced. There are also pastry cutters, pastry wheels, zesters and other sharp tools of the trade. To minimize burns and cuts, use clean dry side towels, stay alert whenever using sharp objects and keep tools properly stored. Back Injury Students spend a lot of time bending over bowls and baking sheets, standing on hard surfaces and lifting heavy objects, such as 50-pound bags of flour. To minimize the risk for back injury, stand up tall and stretch at least once per hour, wear good shoes and support inserts and bend from the knees when lifting objects. Slips and Falls Restaurant and bakery kitchens can get messy, which can lead to dangerous walking conditions. Slips and falls result in injuries and time away from work. To minimize the risk, clean up spills as soon as you see them; keep your work area neat and orderly and encourage others to do the same; and wear shoes with nonslip soles. Cuts We will be working with and around knives. Hazards typically are cuts or lacerations so strict adherence to the guidance given will be followed. AGREEMENT TO RELEASE ALL CLAIMS FOR INJURY AND TO PROTECT THE UNIVERSITY AND OTHERS FROM ANY SUCH CLAIMS THAT MAY BE BROUGHT (FOR MINOR PARTICIPANTS - AGE 17 AND YOUNGER) My child, identified above, has chosen to be a participant in the above referenced Event. As his/her parent/legal guardian, I support my child’s decision to participate in this Event and, by signing below, indicate that I have reviewed the following information with my child and that we understand and agree to the information presented. I have made this choice in recognition and appreciation that there will be known and unknown risks, dangers and hazards which may be encountered in the above-mentioned Event. These risks, dangers and hazards include, among others, defective equipment which may break, be improperly adjusted, or be ill suited to my child’s abilities or physical size or condition; and inadequate or erroneous information about risks, faulty warnings or improper directions from the University personnel. I understand that these risks can cause permanent physical and mental injury or death (herein collectively referred to as “injury”). I also recognize that these consequences may be caused by the negligence or gross negligence (herein collectively referred to as “fault”) of the University of Alaska or fellow participants. With all of the above risks, dangers, hazards and consequences in mind, I DO HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS that I or my child may encounter during participation in, and transportation to, from or as a part of, the Event. In addition, I declare that I intend that I, not the University, will be financially responsible for any injury that may occur to me or my child during or as a result of such participation or transportation, even if caused by the fault of the University. Further, in consideration of being permitted to participate, I hereby agree to release the University of Alaska, its board of regents, officers, agents, and employees, (Released Parties) from all liability and claims of any kind, including claims for loss, expense, damages, punitive damages or attorney fees, or loss of companionship or support of family, occurring during or as a result of participation in, or transportation to, from or as a part of this Event (Claims). This release applies even if such Claims are based on the fault of Released Parties. Further, I promise to indemnify and hold harmless the University of Alaska, and pay its costs of defense, if Claims are brought by me, my child, or anyone else against any of the Released Parties to recover money damages related to injury to or death of me or my child. This promise applies even if the Claims are based on the negligence or gross negligence of the University or other related parties I understand that special personal accident insurance may be available to me, upon my request at my expense, through University of Alaska managed plans or otherwise, and that any obligation to purchase insurance is entirely mine. I have entered into this agreement on the basis of my own information and not in reliance upon representations of the University or other Released Parties. I understand that I have the right to consult an attorney of my choice before signing. I further understand that this document contains the entire agreement and no oral or written agreements limiting or modifying the effect of the terms of this agreement exist. I agree that if any part of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reasons, the balance of the agreement remains valid and enforceable. I intend that this agreement is and will be binding on my family, estate, heirs, successors, assigns, insurers, medical providers and personal representatives. By my signature, I represent that I have knowingly and voluntarily signed this agreement with the intent that it be a legally binding document designed to protect the University of Alaska and other Released Parties from all Claims which could be brought by myself or anyone else on account of injury to me or my child, regardless of cause or fault. In consideration of UA’s allowing the child to participate in the Event, the undersigned parent(s) or guardian agree on their own behalf, and on behalf of their child, to release UA from any claim the child, parent(s) or guardian may have because of injury or loss suffered by the child, including injury or loss claimed to be caused by the fault of UA. In addition, the parent(s) or guardian agree on their own behalf to protect and indemnify UA from any claim and related expenses and fees, brought at any time by the child or by anyone on the child’s behalf, or by any member of the child’s family, arising out of the child’s enrollment or participation in the activity. |