Districts also may request inspections by their insurance carriers or state and local agencies. Obtaining varied perspectives increases the range of risks identified. Surveys can procure input from large numbers of people. Nondistrict perspectives are also valuable. Dunklee and Shoop suggest having an attorney periodically review a district's legal affairs.
Risk analysis helps set priorities for loss control.
In one method, frequency of loss and potential severity of a risk are rated and the two figures multiplied. The administrator's judgment must be the final determinant. Loss-control activities fall into three categories. Loss prevention efforts seek to reduce the frequency of losses. Maintenance, supervision, and instruction are key areas for loss-prevention planning.