Risks
“The chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives”
What is a Risk?
Four types of maps we looked at
What is Topographic, Road, Thematic and Aboriginal Languages Map?
The very first step in planning any expedition
What is researching the location, route and weather?
This formal statement can be delivered by any hiker at the start of a trail to show respect to the local Traditional Owners.
What is an Acknowledgement of Country?
Basic life support action plan used in first aid and emergency medical situations
What is DRSABCD?
This document is completed before an outdoor activity to identify hazards and how they'll be managed.
What is a risk management plan?
Lines on the map to outline elevation and steepness
What are contour lines?
Three things to plan before your hike
How long is the hike, where are you going to camp, itinerary,
Phrase describing the deep, ongoing spiritual and cultural relationship Aboriginal Peoples have with the land
What is Connection to Country?
Ratio for CPR
What is 30 breaths to 2 chest compression?
Three common risks that need to be planned for
What is serve weather events, steep climb/ declines, dehydration, creek crossings, duration of hike? etc.
This tool allows you to convert a distance measured on the map into actual real-world distance.
What is a scale?
Essentials to pack
What are clothes, first aid kit, tent, food, water,
Respectful practice is performed by Traditional Owners to welcome visitors onto their Country.
What is Welcome to Country?
Essential First Aid Supplies. Name 5
Mild and strong pain relief tablets, Adhesive strip dressings, Sunscreen, Antiseptic cream, Foam strips for blisters, Aluminium foil blanket, Sterile non-adhesive pad Heavy, elasticised bandage, gauze roller bandage & triangle bandages, Safety pins, scissors, needle and surgical gloves, Insect repellant, Personal medication where necessary
The 4 categories of Risk
What is human factors, natural events, equipment and technology and activity
Six core features on a map
What is Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source?
This British explorer's ship, the Endurance, was crushed by Antarctic ice during his 1914 trans-continental attempt.
Who is Earnest Shackleton?
This principle means leaving a natural area exactly as you found it — taking only photos, leaving only footprints.
Common recreational first aid conditions. Name 4 of 5
What are burns, fractures, sprains, hyperthermia, hypothermia?
A tool used to rank risks by combining how likely they are with how severe the consequences would be
What is a risk matrix (likelihood x consequence)?
This 3D representation shows the entire surface of the Earth accurately without stretching landmasses
What is a globe?
This global satellite navigation system is commonly abbreviated as GPS.
What is a Global Positioning System?
This first aid technique used to treat Australian snake bites.
What is pressure immobilisation technique?