10 Questions
What is a hazard according to the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Manual Booklet?
A dangerous phenomenon, condition, substance, or human activity that may cause loss
What is one of the factors to consider when assessing environmental hazards according to Robert Ernst?
Location and terrain
What is one example of an environmental hazard that depends on the location and terrain?
Rocky trails
What should you keep an eye on when it comes to weather conditions?
Current and predicted weather conditions
Why is it important to know the signs of approaching storms or changing weather conditions?
To avoid environmental hazards
What is the primary purpose of a personal locator beacon (PLB) in mountaineering?
To contact emergency first responders in case of an emergency
What is a common weather hazard that can lead to injuries and fatalities in outdoor activities?
All of the above
What is the primary purpose of a safety harness in aquatic activities?
To allow for free movement in the boat or on deck
What is an essential tool for navigating to a destination in mountaineering?
Map
What is the primary purpose of a lifejacket in aquatic activities?
To prevent people from drowning
Study Notes
Environmental Hazards
- Environmental hazards are dangerous phenomena, conditions, substances, or human activities that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption, loss of livelihoods and services, or environmental damage.
Examples of Environmental Hazards
- Exposure to heat, humidity, and sun can lead to serious heat-related illnesses.
- Other environmental hazards include sunburns, insect bites and stings.
Factors to Assess Environmental Hazards
- Location and terrain:
- Uneven surfaces, wet grass, and mud
- Holes in the ground can cause trips or falls
- Rocky trails
- Exposed ledges
- Darkness
- Poison ivy, leeches, bee stings, snake bites
- Season/Climate:
- Lightning and thunderstorms
- Flooding and flash flooding
- Strong winds and tornadoes
- Freezing rain and hail
- Being overexposed to the sun
- Equipment and Transportation:
- Broken stove
- Improper clothing
- Inoperative equipment
- Bad road conditions
- Darkness
- Unfamiliar/difficult road
- Other erratic drivers
- Pedestrians/cyclists
Essential Equipment for Mountaineering
- Navigation tools:
- Map
- Altimeter
- Compass
- GPS device
- Personal locator beacon (PLB) or other devices
- Headlamp
- Sun protection:
- Sunglasses
- Sun-protective clothes
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen
- Knife and/or Swiss Pocket Knife
- Fire:
- Disposable butane lighter
- Reliable matches
- Distress signals:
- Light-emitting beacons
- Flares
Essential Equipment for Aquatic Activities
- Lifejackets
- Safety helmets
- Safety harnesses
- Lifebuoys
- Radios
- Weather gauge
- Personal locator
This quiz assesses your understanding of environmental hazards that can occur during outdoor recreational activities. It covers the definition of hazards, examples of environmental hazards, and more. Based on the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Manual Booklet 1 of DepEd.
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