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Risk Management
Here, we set out arrangements for safeguarding the
health, safety and welfare of everyone involved with Ardclinis
Outdoor Adventure. Anne Bowen, sole proprietor, trading as
Ardclinis Outdoor Adventure, accepts responsibility for
providing programmes of outdoor activities that are, as far as
reasonably practical, safe and without risks to health.
In the day to day running of the business, the person
with responsibility for health and safety issues, the safety
officer, is Anne Bowen.
Guests expect high standards of safety. In the nature of
the outdoor activities which make up the majority of our work,
there is an implied element of risk. We ensure this risk is
reduced as far as possible, certainly below widely accepted
levels and commensurate with our guests enjoying and benefiting
from activities.
Over recent years, many initiatives have investigated and
analysed the performance of adventurous programmes. Some
investigations have shown the outdoor industry in a bad light,
implying criticism that was not deserved when one considers the
numbers of guests taking part nationally and the value offered
by the many professionals working in the field. An industry
standard work 'Safety Practices in Adventure Programming' puts
it in perspective, "adventurous activities are much less
injurious than playing football or driving a car".
That's not to say we can sit back and do nothing -
Of course prevention is better than cure. We continue to
contribute to and benefit from analyses of outdoor activities
by National Governing Bodies and other outdoor industry
representatives.
We have an excellent safety record and believe that it is
vital we maintain it.
Simply, we believe happy, satisfied customers are the
essence of our organisation, Our first priority is the health
and safety of all our guests.
Brief features of our own safety management plan are
detailed below:
As a responsible outdoor activity provider we: |
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Monitor the performance of all
employees by means of senior staff
accompanying and by written and verbal
course evaluations completed by guests. |
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Ensure staff are trained in
first aid and that they understand the
procedures in the event of an emergency. |
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Supervise young or inexperienced
staff on a regular and consistent daily
basis |
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Record staff details including
qualifications. |
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Encourage constructive advice
and comments from staff. |
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Read and distribute reviews of
safe working practices. |
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Record and analyse accidents /
incidents / near misses. |
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Record defects and potential
hazards and rectify ASAP. |
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Record results of
investigations, where applicable, and
distribute the information to staff. |
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Carry out a risk assessment of
each activity and each new site. |
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Carry out safety inspections
during activities. |
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Allocate sufficient resources to
each course, event or holiday to ensure safe
and enjoyable participation for everyone. |
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Check equipment and record usage
of key safety items. |
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Receive weather reports and
distribute the information to staff. |
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Understand the capabilities of
the rescue services. |
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Agree fire precautions, fire
drills and evacuation procedures. |
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Guests
We recognise that differences between guests mean that what
is safe for one group, or category, is not necessarily safe for
another. Although categorising of guests tends towards
stereotyping which is to be avoided as far as possible, we feel
this is a step towards improving safety because it aids clear
communication of the skill level and personal qualities of
individuals.
We ask that course organisers are clear and precise when
describing the capabilities and needs of course participants.
Information supplied will be treated in a sensitive and
confidential manner.
Our Safety Policy
We maintain an up to date copy of our safety policy in house.
The policy is available for inspection by clients and
potential clients. |
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