MANAGE Risk in an Outdoor Activity

Define the term Risk

• something dangerous

• an object, situation or person

• the potential to lose something of value

• a danger in a given situation

define the term hazard

• the probability of something bad happening

• a hazard is a danger or risk in a given environment or situation

• a hazard is the chances of getting hurt

• a hazard is people, environment, and equipment

objective risk is best described as

• something you decide to be risky

• something that is related to an object like a piece of equipment

• the level of risk after you manage it

• the absolute risk, it has no safety controls

Risk management is a strategic approach to planning which aims to focus attention and action where it is most needed.

• True

• False

What is the five step approach to risk management you should follow when organising an outdoor activity?

• DR ABC

• Identify the danger, the risk, apply controls, first aid, debrief

• identify, assess, decide on measures, implement measures, monitor

• avoid, deviate, change, dis continue, advise

risk perception is best described as what?

• an individuals subjective assessment of the situation

• a risk that needs attention straight away

• the residual risk after the controls have been applied

• what the organisation thinks is risky

Most Risk Management Assessment, will typically will look across the following 3 categories or types

• Real, Perceived, Actual

• Possible, Likely, Unlikely

• People, Equipment, Environment

• Bushwalking, kayaking, Climbing

Why do we need to manage risks in an outdoor activity?

• outdoor leaders will get sued if they acted in a negligent way

• Outdoor leaders have legal and moral responsibilities to effectively manage risks in outdoor activities

• Outdoor leaders are the most experienced, therefore have the best idea on what to do in a dangerous situation

• outdoors leaders are the bomb, and what we say goes!!

Risk management for the outdoor leader means:

• Planning to minimize exposure to harm from foreseeable risks that might cause death or a serious injury

• Appropriate plans to respond to unforeseen accidents

• Maintaining a high degree of safety

• All of the above