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Risk Management

FWAB recommends that the following be considered by a club when it is preparing its Risk Management Strategy: A statement of the kinds of activities the club provides. A Risk Analysis (see below). The content of trip descriptions. The club's organisational structure, stating who is responsible for what. A clear statement of exactly what those who conduct an activity (peers or leaders) are responsible for (duty of care). State the responsibilities of the ordinary participant/member in an activity. Decide member/participant details (ages, medical, fitness, experience etc.) and any related club prohibitions. Write policies and strategies, including: desired skills; knowledge; experience; fitness; special gear requirements etc., for different types of trips. Design suitable waivers for members, leaders, guardians etc., stating acceptable risks. Author the required records (forms). Establish an induction or write notes covering the above for all members/participants. Write additional notes for those with 'special' positions, i.e. officers and leaders. Periodic reviews should be conducted as required should unwarranted incidents occur or there are changes in law. Obtain legal advice for all the above once drafted. When compliant with the law, implement and insure appropriately.

» Risk Management Policy (40kb) Download the following templates for personal/Club use: » Template for an Emergency Response Plan » Template for a Risk Management Plan (Courtesy of the Tasmanian Outdoor Leadership Council) For an example of how to fill in a Risk Management Matrix, click here (Courtesy of Andrew Davey - Tasmanian Federation of Bushwalkers Inc.)

The Risk Analysis should consider:

1. Planning
   
   
• Activity considerations.
• Pre-trip documentation.
• Risk assessment of participants (if relevant) & management.
• Emergency strategy.
• Restrictions to participation.
• Venues.
• Activity Considerations.
• Weather.
• Adverse conditions, i.e., summer and winter bushwalking.
  
  
2. Responsibilities of a Club coordinator/assistant/participants.
   
   
• Coordinator/participant skills and expectations.
• First aid.
• Specific responsibilities of the trip coordinator.
• Drugs, alcohol, etc.
• Communication.
• Ratio of coordinator(s) to participants .
• Group Size.
  
  
3. Clothing, Equipment & Food.
   
   
• Personal items.
• Clothing.
• Group equipment.
• Food.
• Giardia.
  
  
4. Land Manager/Owner Requirements.
   
   
5. Definitions and Terms.
   
   
6. Recommended Coordinator Criteria.
   
   

Thank you to Chris Bushell (Walking SA) for authoring the above policy.

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Minimal Impact Bushwalking Code - Dieback - Risk Management - Reports/Submissions/ Minutes