MODULE 10

PROPER ETIQUETTE & SAFETY IN THE

USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
• EXPECTATIONS:

• Most Essentials Learning Competencies:

• Proper Etiquette and Safety in the use

of facilities and equipment. At the end
of the module, the learner will be able
to:
• 1. explain how proper etiquette affects
the safety of each individual in dealing
• with outdoor recreational activities.

• 2. describe the impact of following

practices for safety use of outdoor
• facilities.

• 3. recognize the value of safety

practices in recreational activities.
• PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE USE OF
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
• Does your family enjoy outdoor recreation? Do
you like to go camping, hiking, bicycling,
swimming or any fun activities? Outdoor
activities promotes active learning through
direct personal experience and offer fun,
experience and adventure with the framework of
ethics and safety. Taking part in any outdoor
activities can greatly improve yourself. It
contributes for your personal growth, skill
focused learning, problem solving, team
building, social awareness, improve life skills
and develop sense of responsibility as a person.
• Whatever activities you choose, as long as you
and the other people around you are cautious to
show and exercise good ethics, politeness, and
kindness towards activity engagement, you can
assure yourself and expect for a good outdoor
experience.
• There are few common practices and principles that
apply to all outdoor areas and activities. Following
these practices, everyone will have fun and enjoy
the precious moment.
• The Leave No Trace Seven Principles
• 1. Plan ahead and prepare - Determining the
objectives, the specific goals and the essential
activities are the most important principle in pre
planning. In addition, the skills to be strengthen,
abilities and capabilities to enhance should also be
considered in doing the said plan. It is also
necessary to conduct ocular inspection on the
selected places and choose among the different
venues the most appropriate site to hold the
physical outdoor activities. You can simply plan and
identify the outdoor activities based on the
management strategies, assigning the task ahead of
time, the things to prepare and the duration of the
needed activity. The advantages of a well- planned
activity is you can ensure the safety of
theindividuals and the group. It can identify the
health hazards and able to minimize or avoid
problems to be encountered during the given
activity. Once these are done, the outdoor
recreation implementation will run smoothly. The
expected outcome and accomplishing the set
objectives are positively achieved and will become a
more enjoyable experience.
• 2. Camp and travel on durable surfaces - It’s
really fun and exciting to experience an outdoor
recreational activities with family, friends and
classmates in an appropriate site and space that
can be used and to accommodate the number of
participants. Suitable surface can minimized the
damage to the land and waterways, possible
injuries and accident can be avoided if you will
strictly follow the rules given at the area.
• 3. Dispose of waste properly - “Pack it in, Pack
it out” is the most common mantra to all outdoor
recreational visitors. One way of showing
respect and courtesy to the next user of the
recreational land or area is for them to have
the responsibility to clean up before he or she
leaves the area. Inspect all the activity area ,
rest areas and pack out all the garbage before
leaving the site,
• 4. Leave what you find - consider the idea that
“good campsite are found not made”, In a camp
whether a day camp, backyard camp, overnight
camp or a 3-5 day outdoor camp, It is right and
proper to leave the areas as you found them.
Minimize the campsite alterations or if you
rearrange the area because of the given task
activity, you are oblige and appropriate to
clean up the site and dismantle the
inappropriate user built facilities before
leaving.
• 5. Minimize campfire impact – campfire is the
most awaited part of the outdoor activities
wherein different talents are show case in the
light of fire. Fire has a great impact in the
environment and to avoid damage and negative
effect, you can use alternative way to conduct
the said event. Use lightweight stove for
cooking, when campfire is permitted, make use of
fire rings, fire pans. Keep the fire small, only
use fallen dead wood when permitted, consider
the alternatives to campfire.
• 6. Respect wildlife – Know more and learn more
about wildlife by taking a look through quiet
observation. Do not disturb wildlife or even
plants just for a “better look”. Observe
wildlife from a distance so that they are not
scared and not to flee or run. If you are in a
large group, make your group in cluster so that
it can minimize your impact. Quick steps and
loud noises are stressful to animals.
Responsible and considerate campers observe
wildlife from afar. Keep food scraps and garbage
away from the animals. Washing and human waste
disposal must be done carefully to avoid water
contamination and air pollution.
• 7. Be considerate to other visitors - one of
the most important components of outdoor ethics
is to maintain courtesy towards other visitors.
Let them enjoy and experience a good quality,
outdoor activities. Let the natures sound
prevail and avoid talking too loud.
• Safety is an important concern in all physical
activities whether indoor or outdoor. When you
follow safety protocols, problems and any
related injuries will be avoided.
• A New Outdoor Etiquette

• When moving or going outdoors, follow these

simple tips to keep yourself, others and places
safe and healthy.
• For Yourself and Others:

• Be in good physical condition-Set your mind,

body and spirit, you have to be in good shape
before and after the outdoor physical
activities, Make sure you do not have any
medical condition and with parental
consent/guidance before going outdoors. Be
Considerate- due to health environmental risk,
always wear mask to protect you and others,
Practice physical distancing of about 6feet or
more between individuals. Safety check- Pack
what you need, avoid crowded spaces, avoid risky
activities that will put yourself in danger.
Identify areas with natural hazards, learn basic
first aid and always bring customized first aid
kit depends on your activity.
• For Your Place:
• Leave no Trace- carry out everything you bring
in with you, all must be put in place before
leaving. Use disinfectant solution before and
after using any physical equipment and outdoor
facilities. Avoid overcrowding space- go to
another park or space to reduce and avoid health
related problems and follow the rules of the
area you are using.