Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Conference Challenges to the Outdoor Industry Paul Donovan Institute for Outdoor Learning Institute for Outdoor Learning
Health &Safety Funding Challenges or Opportunities?
Institute for Outdoor Learning Health & Safety Common Sense Common Safety Report HSE Consultation Linked to Post AALA arrangements Cameron’s comments
Institute for Outdoor Learning Post AALA Regime Health & Safety at Work Act still applies New HSECode of Practice / Guidelines Register of adventurous activity providers 3 rd party accreditation
Institute for Outdoor Learning 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”
Institute for Outdoor Learning 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”
Institute for Outdoor Learning 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
Institute for Outdoor Learning The Safety Policy A Legal Requirement Considers: Competence Control Co-operation Communication
Institute for Outdoor Learning The Provider’s Plan Risk Assessment A Legal Requirement Risk Assessments can be: Generic Specific Dynamic
Institute for Outdoor Learning The Provider’s Plan Health & Safety Arrangements A Legal Requirement To include: Instructor/participant ratios Role of participants Remote Supervision Sites / Venues Equipment Maintenance
Institute for Outdoor Learning The People Involved Competent Advice & Competent Instructors & Leaders A Legal Requirement Technical Advisors Competent Leaders or Instructors in place
Institute for Outdoor Learning Implementing Controls & Arrangements Emergency Arrangements A Legal Requirement
Institute for Outdoor Learning Monitoring & Reviewing Performance Monitoring Performance Accident Recording & Reporting A Legal Requirement
Institute for Outdoor Learning HSE Guidelines Represents Good Practice Pertinent to Licensed Providers “a sensible & proportionate approach to managing safety in adventurous activity provision.”
Institute for Outdoor Learning 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 Donovan Institute for Outdoor Learning Institute for Outdoor Learning