Flowcharts are useful in identifying risks inherent in processes, such as drug or weapons searches. Inspection of buildings, equipment, and playgrounds will reveal problems needing minor repair and potential sources of long-term liability requiring major changes. Dunklee and Shoop provide checklists to aid inspections of specific areas such as science laboratories, industrial arts classrooms, and physical education facilities. 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.