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Outdoor Recreation &Tourism Conference
Challenges to the Outdoor Industry
Paul DonovanInstitute for Outdoor Learning
www.outdoor-learning.orgInstitute for Outdoor Learning
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•Health &Safety
•Funding
Challenges or Opportunities?
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Health & Safety
• Common Sense Common Safety Report
• HSE Consultation
• Linked to Post AALA arrangements
• Cameron’s comments
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Post AALA Regime
•Health & Safety at Work Act still applies
• New HSECode of Practice / Guidelines
• Register of adventurous activity providers
• 3rd party accreditation
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Post AALA Regime
• Adventure Activities Code of Practice
• Safety Management in Adventurous Activities
• Guidance for Providers
“a sensible & proportionate approach to
managing safety in adventurous activity
provision”
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Who is this guidance for?
• Providers & Participants of adventurous activities
• Those with duties under the HSWA &relevant
health and safety regulations.
“This guidance supports the provision of, and
participation in, adventurous activities by all”
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What is required?
There are five key parts to managing safety;
• Safety Policy
• The Provider’s Plan
• The People involved
•Implementing Controls and Arrangements
•Monitoring andReviewing Performance
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The Safety PolicyA Legal Requirement
Considers:
• Competence
• Control
• Co-operation
• Communication
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The Provider’s PlanRisk Assessment
A Legal RequirementRisk Assessments can be:
• Generic
• Specific
• Dynamic
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The Provider’s PlanHealth & Safety Arrangements
A Legal RequirementTo include:
Instructor/participant ratiosRole of participants Remote Supervision Sites / Venues Equipment Maintenance
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The People InvolvedCompetent Advice &
Competent Instructors & LeadersA Legal Requirement
• Technical Advisors
• Competent Leaders or Instructors in place
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Implementing Controls & Arrangements
Emergency ArrangementsA Legal Requirement
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Monitoring & Reviewing Performance
Monitoring PerformanceAccident Recording & Reporting
A Legal Requirement
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HSE Guidelines
Represents Good PracticePertinent to Licensed Providers
“a sensible & proportionate approach to managing safety in adventurous activity provision.”
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A few issues to resolve
• AALA License in England still required until.....
• Home Nation Compatibility?
• Scope, Provision & Management of a Register
• Learning & sharing good practice
Outdoor Recreation &Tourism Conference
Challenges to the Outdoor Industry
Paul DonovanInstitute for Outdoor Learning
www.outdoor-learning.orgInstitute for Outdoor Learning