DOMINIC COLLEGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION BASIC RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

RISKS
(list the undesired events where an accident, injury or loss could occur)
1. 5.
Capsize Kayak Drowning/unable to escape boat
2. 6.
Dehydration Getting hit with oar or boat
3. 7.
Hypothermia Getting lost
4. 8.
Sun Burn
DANGERS
RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
(for each identified inherent risk list the factors which
(to reduce the likelihood of the rick eventuating)
could lead to the risk eventuating)
PEOPLE
(attributes people bring to an  Bring plenty of water (more than you expect to need)
 Dehydration
activity: skills, attitudes;  Practice emergency stops and lie oar down when not
 Getting Hit
physical fitness; health; age; being used
 Getting Lost
fears; numbers; etc.)  Stay close to group and watch for hand signals

EQUIPMENT
 Avoid weather conditions and point into wind when
(resources that impact on the  Capsize Kayak
not moving
activity)  Drowning/unable to escape boat
 Practice using the skirt escape handle
ENVIRONMENT
(factors that impact on the
 Hypothermia  Bring jackets and non-cotton clothes that can get wet
activity: weather; terrain;  Sun Burn  Use sunscreen and apply regularly
animals; etc.)

OTHER
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

NAMES OF CONTACTS
PHONE NUMBERS OF CONTACTS
PEOPLE WHO YOU WILL PROVIDE
DETAILS OF THE TRIP

(where you are going, when you

are going, how long you will be
gone, time due home)

PEOPLE WHO YOU WILL CALL IN

CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

(parent, person with experience in

the area, police, ambulance,
doctor)

PLANNING AND LOGISTICS

DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION:

DESCRIPTION OF JOURNEY:
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TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES EQUIPMENT