WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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I hereby agree, on behalf of myself and my children, heirs, executors, administrators and representatives, to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, to release, indemnify and defend Louisiana Just Recovery Network (LJRN), LJRN personnel, their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with respect to all claims, liabilities, losses, suits or expenses (including costs and reasonable attorney's fees) made or brought by anyone, including myself, any co-Participant, volunteer, third party or any members of my family arising out of any injury, damage to property, death or other loss in any way connected with my participation in LJRN Activities or use of LJRN, equipment or facilities. This agreement includes any losses claimed to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of LJRN, LJRN personnel, their respective directors, officers, employees and agents. I agree to waive all claims against LJRN, LJRN personnel, their respective directors, officers, employees and agents, whether legal or equitable, LJRN and I agree that neither I, nor anyone acting on my behalf, will make a claim or file a lawsuit of any kind against LJRN personnel, their respective directors, officers, employees and agents, as a result of any injury, damage, death or other loss.
WORKSITE SAFETY
1) I attest that I must follow the following safety protocols implemented by LJRN:
- Wear sturdy shoes at all times to prevent injury. Boots recommended.
- Wear provided PPE as appropriate for the task being performed. Your lead will instruct you on what is necessary for tasks being performed.
- Take frequent breaks. Wearing PPE can require more breaks than one is accustomed to needing.
- Avoid electrical hazards. Treat all down wires as live wires.
- Do not use a metal ladder near or close to electrical equipment.
- If using a ladder, ensure the use of proper safety techniques to prevent falls.
- Whenever possible, avoid getting on the roof when tasks can be done from ladders or other stable platforms.
- Do not walk on a tarp. A tarped roof will be very slippery, especially when wet.
- Watch where you step. Nails are everywhere in a recovery zone and roofing tacks can go straight through a shoe.
- Follow any other safety instructions given to me by the lead construction supervisor.
WORKSITE SAFETY ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I am duly aware of the risks and hazards that may arise while participating in service event activities, and assume any expenses and liabilities I incur in the event of an accident, illness, or another incapacity. I understand that these activities may include strenuous physical activity and involve activities that may cause injury. If I have any questions about the activities, and the nature, risks, or hazards thereof, I will contact LJRN and discuss those questions to my satisfaction. I am aware that the activities in which I am voluntarily engaging require that I be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit and able to participate in the service event activities. I recognize that it is my sole responsibility to accurately and honestly assess my physical, mental and emotional fitness. I further state that I am aware of all inherent dangers of participation and the risks associated with my participation and I understand, accept and assume those hazards and risks, and waive all claims against LJRN and others as set forth below.
LOUISIANA LAW
I agree that this and all other aspects of my relationship with LJRN are governed by Louisiana law. Further, any mediation, suit, or other proceeding arising out of or relating to my participation in LJRN Activities, must be filed exclusively in the State of Louisiana, and Louisiana law shall apply. I agree to settle any dispute that cannot be settled by discussion through mediation before a mutually acceptable Louisiana mediator. I also agree that if I, or someone on my behalf, asserts(s) a claim or file(s) a suit against LJRN or LJRN Personnel, I will pay all costs and attorney's fees incurred by LJRN in defending that claim or suit, if the claim or suit is withdrawn or dismissed, or to the extent a court determines that LJRN and/or LJRN Personnel is not responsible for the injury or loss.
MEDICAL CARE
While I agree that LJRN has no responsibility to provide medical care to me and makes no offer to do so, I authorize LJRN Personnel, should they deem it necessary, to obtain or provide such medical care for me as they deem appropriate, and/or to transport me to a medical facility should they deem it appropriate. I further authorize LJRN Personnel or any medical personnel to render such treatment they deem necessary for my health. I further agree to pay all costs associated with such care or evacuation whether or not authorized by me. Without limiting any of the foregoing, I expressly waive any claims that I or anyone on my behalf may make against LJRN or LJRN Personnel with regard to medical care and the provision or failure to provide such care.
PHOTOGRAPHY
I hereby authorize and consent that LJRN may copyright, publish, use, sell or assign any and all photographic portraits or pictures, television spots, movie films, videotapes and/or sound records or any part thereof, that they may have taken or made of me in which I may be included in whole or in part, whether separate from or in connection with illustrative or written manner, story or news item, motion pictures, television or radio spots, or for publicity, advertising or any other lawful purpose whatsoever, in conjunction with my name or in anonymity. I hereby waive any right I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the advertising copy that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied.