Become an Engineering & Design Student For a Day!

The Governors of Carleton University AND the Faculty of Engineering & Design, their agents, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, servants or representatives (hereinafter refer to as “The University and Faculty of Engineering & Design”) are not responsible for any death, injury, loss or damage of any kind suffered by any person while participating in Carleton Engineering Student for a Day Program (hereinafter refer to as “SFD”) and all related activities of SFD, including injury, loss or damage which might be caused by the negligence of THE UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL.

In consideration of my participation in SFD program and all related activities, I acknowledge that I am aware of the possible RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS associated with SFD program and all related activities including THE POSSIBLE RISK OF SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. These risks include, but are not limited to: (1) Risks associated with travel to and from all venues of the various components including transport by public or private motor vehicle which could include but are not limited to an accident resulting in severe physical injuries or death; (2) Food-related illness resulting from any meal arranged for me by SFD organizers; (3) Muscular injuries and soft tissue injuries, broken bones, bruises, scrapes, cuts, sprains, dislocation, head, facial eye and/or dental injuries which might result from participation in SFD; (4) Injuries resulting from falling or being knocked down or steep steps where a fall may cause injury or death; (5) Injuries resulting from rough terrain, failure to see an obstacle, failure to negotiate a turn, etc.; (6) Injuries resulting from walking on a hill, slipping and/or falling; (7) Injuries resulting from burns or reaction to or from chemicals, solvents or other materials used in the labs (8) Injuries resulting from malfunctioning of equipment or misuse of equipment whether owned, designed or operated by myself or the staff of THE UNIVERSITY or the Faculty of Engineering and Design; (9) Changes in weather or temperatures which may result in hypothermia, frostbite, windburn, sunburn, colds or flu; (10) Death, injuries or illness resulting from failure to follow directions from those in charge of the program and all related activities; (11) The risks associated with returning to my residence after participating in the program and/or related activities; and (12) Other risks associated with being a spectator of or being present at a crowded, outdoor or indoor event.

I freely accept and assume all responsibility to provide myself with medical/health and travel insurance coverage.

I agree to advise the organizers of the trip prior to the start of the event of any existing medical conditions or injury.

In return for allowing me to voluntarily participate in the program and all related activities, I agree: (1) TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL and ANY RISKS arising out of, associated with or related to my participation in the SFD program and all related activities, even though such risks may be caused by the negligence of THE UNIVERSITY OR faculty of engineering and design; (2) TO BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY and ALL INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE which I might sustain while participating in THE UNIVERSITY OR faculty of engineering and design program and all related activities, even though such injury, loss or damage may have been caused by the negligence of THE UNIVERSITY OR faculty of engineering and design (3) TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE UNIVERSITY OR faculty of engineering and design from any and all liability for any damage to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from my participation in the SFD program and all related activities; (4) TO HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND RELEASE THE UNIVERSITY OR faculty of engineering and design, their officers, directors, agents, volunteers, employees and representatives from liability for any and all claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participation in SFD program and all related activities, even though such claims, demands, actions and costs may be been caused by the negligence of THE UNIVERSITY OR faculty of engineering and design

The Faculty of Engineering, Carleton Engineering Student For A Day Program entails visiting the university campus for a day of activities, eating a meal provided by the university, attending lectures and participating in related engineering activities as determined by the organizers: (1) I agree not to bring or consume any alcohol or illegal substances for the duration of this event (2) I will behave responsibly and appropriately and adhere to any rules of conduct laid down by the organizers of this visit