Anyway, this time we're going to talk about risk management. Let's assume a group of 8 youth and 2 adults are about to go on a natural rock climbing outing. What follows is the risk management plan.
Rock Climbing at Las Cruces, New Mexico
Date: 04/17/13 - 04/20/13
Itinerary on file with Assistant Advisor who cannot make it - distributed to families
Permit to enter park obtained
Responsibility for food claimed by ___(initial here)
Participants
A Venturing Crew consisting of 8 youth, and 3 parents who want to come along.
Plus 2 adult Advisors and a climbing expert.
Nutrition
Food while traveling will be at restaurants we decide to stop at. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on non-travel days (also travel days when camp is up) are being prepared by our volunteer cook using the menu he has prepared (oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, and hotdogs for dinner, etc).
Health
2 members have allergies to nuts, one is allergic to bees. They have their epipens and everyone is familiar with their use. No other known allergies. All other members are healthy, except for Susan who sprained her foot recently and will not be climbing.
First Aid
A first aid kit has been prepared and is being kept with one of the Advisors. Several members have a personal kit in their backpacks.
Supervision
3 parents, 2 adult leaders, and a climbing expert. Almost a 1:1 ratio of youth to adults.
Insurance
Crew has insurance through the Council.
Safety Rules and Regulations
To be explained by our climbing expert.
Proper Equipment
Provided by expert. He will inspect everything to make sure it's safe and will be watching us as we climb.
Maps and Compass
Unnecessary, the area isn't too far out from the city and is a popular enough location to where getting lost would take an act of incredible tenacity.
In-Service Training
First full day at site will begin with a 3 hour introductory course by our climbing expert.
Environmental Considerations
This area in New Mexico is near the desert and temperatures can get pretty high. The sun is expected to be out so sunburns can be a problem. The weather forecast shows a low probability of rain. Rockslides possible, but unlikely. Group is aware that plenty of water will be needed.
Emergency and Evacuation Procedures
Local EMS will be able to reach us for any extraction purposes. Every member has a cell phone.
Emergency Contacts
On file with the Advisor, along with medical records.
The group as a whole has read through this document and understand everything therein,
Signed,
<-------All Date:______
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