[TheForge] Liability waiver suggestions

[Michael H. Murphy]

I have taught a couple of beginner classes at our local historical museum,
and we had them sign a waiver.  I don't know if it's really legal, or how
well it would stand up in court (I haven't had an opportunity to find out --
thanks to all the gods of smithing!), but here's the text.

Waiver of Liability

I am aware that blacksmithing is hazardous, and have been informed that
improper use of tools and/or techniques used in this class can result in
injury.  I agree not to hold the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural
Science or Michael Murphy liable for any injuries sustained during this
workshop, even if they result from negligence on the part of Museum
employees.



Print Name:__________________________________


Signature:___________________________________


Signature of Parent or Guardian (If under
18):_______________________________________


Date:_____________________

Hope this will help.

Murf

> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frederick Faller
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:33 AM
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> Subject: [TheForge] Liability waiver suggestions
> 
> I have been asked to teach a young woman who wants to
> learn basic blacksmithing as an extracurricular
> project for school. I have spoken with her parents
> about the "inherent dangers of blacksmithing" which we
> all know can be managed. I am exclusively a "hand
> smith" (no power tools - yet) so the dangers are
> reduced somewhat. I do not want to get involved in any
> regulatory issues for my smithy to make it a student
> or apprentice fit place.
> 
> The parents have agreed to sign a waiver,
> acknowledging the dangers. Any suggestions?
> 
> Anyone have a sample waiver wording I could borrow?
> 
> Frederick Faller
> 
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> Frederick W. Faller
> Shiloh Forge Ironware http://users.rcn.com/ffaller/SFI_web.htm
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