RISK MANAGEMENT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

MANAGING RISK

In https://qorf.org.au/ n.d., RISK is the potential of losing something of value. Values (such as physical health, social
status, emotional well-being or financial wealth) can be gained or lost when taking risk resulting from a given action, activity
and/or inaction, foreseen or unforeseen. Risk can also be defined as the intentional interaction with uncertainty. Uncertainty
is a potential, unpredictable, unmeasurable and uncontrollable outcome, risk is a consequence of action taken in spite of
uncertainty.

In https://www.supportadventure.co.nz/ n.d., introduces the four components of a risk management process:

1. Risk Identification – primarily involves the identification of the dangers or hazards that can give risk and thereby
causing an accident.
2. Risk Assessment – degree of risk and the probability of an incident occurring relates to the assessment of risk.
3. Managing the risk- Use your risk assessment results to ensure you are focusing on managing the most important
things. Manage risk to an acceptable level, as described above, and by the hierarchy of control. This means your first
priority must be to eliminate the risk, and if that can’t reasonably be achieved then you should try to minimize the
risk.
4. Risk Reduction – implement a range of strategies that will minimize risks to an acceptable level in an attempt to
prevent incidents from occurring.

In www.education.vic.gov.au, “a range of hazards can be present in the activities being performed outdoors and the
environment in which they are conducted”.

In addition, hazards associated with outdoor activities may include but are not limited to:

 traffic and pedestrian
management
 ultraviolet (UV) radiation
exposure
 adverse weather conditions (rain,
wind, ice, temperature
 extremes etc.)
 natural disasters (storms, fire,
floods etc.)
 animals and insects
 noxious plants
 general environment (sharp
objects, trip hazards, terrain etc.)
 participants with pre-existing
medical conditions
 injuries and accidents
 uncontrolled environments
(public places, strangers etc.)
 workplace bullying and
occupational violence.

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

In the website of, (This Big Wild World 2020), explains the risks in nature are real and range from extreme
temperatures, injuries, wildlife encounters, navigation errors and more. But, many of these risks can be managed proactively
by taking steps before you go and knowing what to do while you’re out there.

The website introduces the following essential tips for outdoor activities:

1. Check multiple weather sources for your actual destination. Weather patterns can change rapidly, particularly near
large bodies of water and in mountainous regions. Checking multiple sources for the latest weather in your
destination, not a town 30 miles away but the actual destination, will allow you to have a more complete picture of
the risks.
2. Assess risk factors and conditions specific to your destination. There are so many factors that could impact your
safety while in the outdoors, including altitude, sun exposure, and tide patterns. Many of these factors you can plan
for in advance with the right gear or even leaving at a specific time of day.
3. Always carry safety gear tailored for your outing. A great place to start is using my day hike packing list as a starting
point, which covers the ten essentials. You can customize what you carry depending on what type of outdoor
adventure you have planned. Be sure to plan for the worst-case scenario, carrying extra food, water and layers in case
you get lost or injured on your adventure.
4. Dress appropriately for the conditions and season. It’s not enough to just check the weather in your destination, be
sure to also dress appropriately. Layers are a great way to give yourself options if you are unsure of what to expect or
if you anticipate changes in the weather.
5. Inspect your essential gear. Make sure that your most essential outdoor adventure safety gear is in good working
order before you leave home. This includes your headlamp, water filter, and even your shoelaces.
6. Learn basic first aid. When you or your adventure buddy needs first aid, it’s not the best time to learn how to actually
give first aid. Familiarize yourself with how to identify and treat the most common types of injuries that occur in the
outdoors. Examples include blisters, cuts, sprains, dehydration, hypothermia, and heat stroke.
7. Share your itinerary. This is so simple, yet often overlooked. Imagine heading out on a hike by yourself, getting
injured and not a single person knowing what trail you are on. Drop a pin and send it to a friend or just text someone
the name of the trail, route, park, etc. that you’ll be exploring.
Performance Task #3: #ResponsibleRecreation

Direction: In a long bond paper, create an info-graphic or info-poster that promotes responsible outdoor recreation in this
time of rainy season. You must not copy any info-graphic or info-poster online/offline, but you can search examples as a
guide. Rename the title of your document with your last name_first name(e.g., Rizal_Jose.docx). Submit your output in this
link https://tinyurl.com/PhyEd12PerTask on or before June 13, 2023. Your output will be graded using the rubric below.

Name:
A. True or False: Write the word “True” if the statement is correct and “False” if the statement is wrong.
_________1. Adverse weather conditions such as rain, wind, ice, temperature extremes, etc. are hazards.
_________2. You should wear sneakers or sandals during trekking or hiking.
_________3. Before you leave for your trip, make sure that you have a contact person who knows all your
emergency details.
_________4. If going on overnight hikes, plan your meals accordingly. If traveling with a big group, divide
the team into smaller groups and assign a meal per small group.
_________5. Make sure you are physically fit for the hike. You should have ample endurance to prepare
yourself for long walks.
B. Complete the flow chart with the five (5) steps of Risk Assessment.