| Waitomo Education Service |
Activities |
Attractions |
Above Ground Adventure
Activities |
Below Ground
Adventure Activities |
Combination Adventure
Activities |
Walkways and DOC Reserves |
Risk Analysis and Management System
Activity: Ropes
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| ANALYSIS |
DESCRIPTION |
| Undesired Events |
Pre - Activity |
During Activity |
Accident on the way
to the activity; late start to an activity; leaving equipment behind. |
Severe cold or hypothermia; psychological distress; damage to
equipment; damage to environment; injury from falling person or object; injury from
equipment failure; medical emergency; party member lost or whole of party lost; overdue;
party fatigue. |
| Causal factors |
People |
Equipment |
Environment |
| Pre/Post - Activity: Unskilled drivers; overseas
drivers; lack of adequate planning. During
Activity: Unfit people in the group; peer pressure; poor communication; pre-existing
medical conditions; poor risk management practice; untrained staff; lack of site knowledge. |
Pre/Post - Activity: Poor vehicle maintenance;
incorrect equipment for activity; no equipment check sheet. During Activity: Unsuitable group equipment; lack of
food/hot drinks; poorly maintained equipment; lack of emergency equipment. |
Pre/Post - Activity: Busy rural roads; multiple
hazards on road; wet or hazardous conditions on road. During Activity: Cold; wet; slippery surfaces; loose
rocks; heavy rainfall.
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| Risk Management Strategies |
Normal Operations |
| Pre/Post - Activity: Guides to have correct licence
for vehicle they are using; drive defensively; plan appropriate trip for group; obtain
group information beforehand. During
Activity: Experienced staff with site training; analysis of accident/incidents for
staff training and site management; disclose activity risk; active management of group
safety during activity. |
Pre/Post - Activity: Ensure vehicle maintenance is
done and vehicle is checked before use; pack correct equipment for activity; ensure First
Aid kit in vehicle; equipment cleaned and serviced between trips; equipment logged after
trips. During Activity: Carry
First Aid kit at all times; clients issued with any specialised clothing or equipment
required for activity; checks of rigging or other equipment during use. |
Pre/Post - Activity: Drive for the conditions at the
time; slow down in the wet; check weather. During Activity: Protect areas of high risk from damage; protect
clients if exposed to any areas of high risk; check weather. |
Emergency |
| First Aid kit to be carried on all trips; hot drink and food
to be available on all trips; communication with base either via cell phone or land line. |
| Relevant Industry Standards Applicable |
Land Transport Safety Authority vehicle licensing
regulations; Land Transport Safety Authority driver regulations; Occupational Safety and
Health Act; NZ Outdoor Instructors Association abseil and rock syllabus; NZ Speleological
Association Caver guidelines; Black Water Rafting staff manual; NZ Qualification Authority
unit standards. |
| Policies and Guidelines Recommended |
All staff to have current First Aid certificates; all
students to fill out a medical form before participating in activity; appropriate ratios
for group management. |
| Skills Required by Staff |
Good group management and facilitation skills; risk and
crisis management skills; site specific training; knowledge of company policy and
procedure; site specific rescue procedures; good level of fitness. |
| Guidelines for Specific Sites |
Dimond Abseil Site: ratio 1:12; limit of 12 per trip;
sturdy footwear recommended. Stubbs Abseil Site: ratio 1:12; limit of 12 per trip;
sturdy footwear recommended. |
| The Waitomo Museum of Caves Society and the Waitomo Education
Service bear no responsibility for any incidents arising from participating in this
activity. |
| Waitomo
Education Service email us at: education@waitomodiscovery.org
21/12/2007 |