Risk Management of Outdoor

Activities
Quarter 4 – Lesson 3
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.
Four Components
•Risk Identification
•Risk Assessment
•Managing the Risk
•Risk Reduction
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:
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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.
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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.
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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.
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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.
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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 shoe laces.
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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.
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFETY

• 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.
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