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What is the primary goal of managing risk in outdoor education according to Parkin and Blades?
What is the primary goal of managing risk in outdoor education according to Parkin and Blades?
- To eliminate all risks
- To reduce the degree of real risk to an acceptable level (correct)
- To prepare for accidents
- To increase the thrill of outdoor activities
Which of the following is NOT one of the main steps in managing risk in outdoor education?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main steps in managing risk in outdoor education?
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Reduction
- Risk Elimination (correct)
- Risk Identification
What is the primary purpose of Risk Identification in outdoor education?
What is the primary purpose of Risk Identification in outdoor education?
- To identify dangers or hazards that can cause an accident (correct)
- To implement strategies to minimize risks
- To determine the probability of an incident occurring
- To prepare for emergency responses
What is essential for preventing mishaps during outdoor activities?
What is essential for preventing mishaps during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to think about your footing while traveling near cliffs?
Why is it important to think about your footing while traveling near cliffs?
What is the benefit of learning basic first aid during outdoor activities?
What is the benefit of learning basic first aid during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to check your equipment before outdoor activities?
Why is it important to check your equipment before outdoor activities?
What is the importance of making camp before dark during outdoor activities?
What is the importance of making camp before dark during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to be weather wise during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to be weather wise during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to know how to manage risk during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to know how to manage risk during outdoor activities?
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Managing Risk in Outdoor Education
- Managing risk in outdoor education involves reducing the degree of real risk to a level considered acceptable to everyday exposure.
Three Main Steps to Manage Risk
- Risk Identification: involves identifying dangers or hazards that can cause accidents.
- Risk Assessment: involves assessing the degree of risk and the probability of an incident occurring.
- Risk Reduction: involves implementing strategies to minimize risks to an acceptable level to prevent incidents.
Essential Tips for Outdoor Safety
- Travel with a companion to ensure someone can help in case of an emergency.
- Be in good physical condition to undertake outdoor activities.
- Be mindful of your footing when traveling near cliffs to avoid accidents.
- Wear appropriate clothing for the outdoor activity and weather conditions.
- Check your equipment before heading out to ensure it is in good condition.
- Be weather wise and plan accordingly to avoid getting caught in bad weather.
- Learn basic first aid to respond to emergencies.
- Make camp before dark to avoid navigating in the dark.
- Be alert for slippery areas and take your time to avoid tripping.
- Think before you drink to avoid making poor decisions while under the influence.
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