Serious Risk Disclosure
Camping
The serious risks you may be exposed to in this activity, and what AdventureWorks does to manage them.
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AdventureWorks Ltd is a registered Adventure Activity Provider under the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations. We are legally required to disclose any serious risks that participants may face when taking part in our activities.
This information is provided prior to booking and before the activity begins so that you can make an informed decision about participation.
What Is a "Serious Risk"?
A serious risk is one that could cause:
- Serious injury (e.g. fracture, spinal injury, concussion)
- Hospitalisation
- Permanent disability
- Death
These may occur even when all practicable safety measures are in place, due to the inherent nature of the activity.
Serious Risks in Camping
| Serious Risk | Description / How We Manage This Risk |
|---|---|
| Fire Escaping the Fireplace | A fire that gets out of control can cause severe burns and trap a group in camp. No fire is lit where a ban or restriction is in force, or where permission has not been given, and the fire season, restrictions and permit requirements are confirmed with Fire and Emergency New Zealand before the programme. Fires are lit only in a dedicated fireplace contained with rock or brick, clear of flammable material for one metre horizontally and three metres vertically. A no-running, sitting-only boundary is set around the fireplace with a no-touch zone inside it, and enough water — or dirt or an extinguisher — is kept beside the fire to extinguish it completely. |
| A Tree or Limb Falling on the Camp | A falling tree or limb can kill someone in a tent, and it happens at night when nobody sees it coming. Known tree hazards at the site are recorded in the Location Management Plan. Instructors look up before pitching and do not camp under dead, overhanging or wind-susceptible trees, camp at least two tree lengths clear of a susceptible tree, check the forecast for high winds before choosing the pitch, and move the camp if wind rises to the point that the trees above it are a hazard. |
| Carbon Monoxide or Fuel Flare-Up From a Cooker | A cooker used in an enclosed space produces carbon monoxide, which is odourless and kills people while they sleep. Cookers and fuel are purchased appropriate to the age and competence of the participants. Cookers are never used inside a tent, and are used outside, or inside a building only where the space is well ventilated. Refuelling happens away from the cooking area and any naked flame, with the cooker out and cool — and outside, if the group is cooking in a hut. Spare fuel is stored at least 3 metres from any cooker or fire. |
| Fire in a Hut, Cabin or Bunkroom Overnight | A fire in a sleeping area while the group is asleep gives very little time to get out. The hut, cabin or bunkroom is confirmed to have a working smoke alarm when booking, and AdventureWorks smoke alarms are placed in the rooms being used where none is fitted or the fitted one does not work. No cooking, candles or naked flame are permitted in sleeping areas, cookers and fuel are stored out of the sleeping area, and the evacuation route is confirmed with the group before dark. |
| Camp Pitched on Flood-Prone Ground | A camp in a hollow or on a flood-prone flat can be flooded during the night. Flood-prone ground, and stream or river levels at the site, are identified in the Location Management Plan. Instructors do not pitch in a hollow or on a flood-prone flat, pitch on level, free-draining ground above any water course, check rainfall — current and recent — before choosing the pitch, and move the camp during the night if water rises or the ground floods. |
| Hunters Shooting in the Area | Camping where hunting occurs exposes participants to firearms risk. Instructors check with the landowner, DOC or the council whether hunting is permitted in the area and when, and avoid known hunting areas and times. The camp is kept in a designated camping area, the group stays together when moving away from it, signage at the camp boundary and reflective rope around it are considered, and high-visibility clothing is worn where hunting is active. |
| A Missing Participant at Night | A participant who wanders off in the dark, or cannot find the way back to camp, can be exposed to cold and terrain hazards. On arrival the group walks the camp boundary and any out-of-bounds area and these are marked, the route to the toilets is marked with reflective markers so it can be found in the dark, and a camp orientation identifies the cooking area, fire area, toilets, water and sleeping area. Head counts are taken on arrival, before dark, before bed and in the morning, and participants are briefed not to move around camp alone at night — two together, with a torch. |
| Environmental Exposure | Prolonged cold, wet, wind or sun causes hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and sunburn, and camping means participants are exposed for far longer than a day activity. Participants must carry appropriate clothing, food and water, and requirements are communicated before the programme. Instructors monitor group wellbeing continuously and adjust plans as required. |
| Poor Hygiene, Food or Water Quality | Unsafe water, poor food handling or a lack of hygiene can cause serious illness in a group far from medical care. Instructors establish hygiene protocols for food storage, cooking, toileting and water treatment, and ensure participants follow them. |
| Cuts and Injuries From Tools | Knives, axes or unsafe behaviour can cause serious cuts. Instructors supervise firewood collection, cooking and knife use, provide training in safe use, and remove tools if safety is at risk. |
| Shared Sleeping, Changing and Toileting Spaces | Overnight programmes put participants in shared spaces, and inappropriate behaviour causes real harm. Programmes are staffed so no adult is ever the only adult present with a participant, including overnight. Mixed school-age groups sleep in separate tents or rooms by sex, with both female and male instructors present. Sleeping, changing and toileting arrangements include participants who are sex, gender or sexuality diverse, at least two participants stay together in shared facilities, and behavioural expectations are set on arrival and re-set before dark. |
| Natural Hazards | Participants may be affected by storms, high winds, lightning, flooding, tree falls, rockfall, landslides, tsunami or volcanic activity. These hazards can cause serious injury or death. Instructors check the Location Management Plan and the hazard registers before the activity, monitor conditions continuously, and apply pre-set trigger points. AdventureWorks will cancel, postpone, relocate or adapt an activity when a trigger point is reached rather than after. Emergency response plans include natural hazard evacuation. |
| Remote Medical Emergencies | A medical event such as an asthma attack, allergic reaction or cardiac incident in a remote location may delay emergency support. Instructors hold a current first aid certificate, carry an AdventureWorks first aid kit and a communication device — a PLB or satellite communicator where cellphone coverage is not assured — and know the access points and emergency routes recorded in the Location Management Plan. |
| Undeclared Medical Conditions, Allergies or Medication | An undisclosed condition, allergy or medication can turn a manageable situation into a serious one. AdventureWorks collects health information before every programme, instructors avoid known triggers where anaphylaxis is declared and know where personal medication is kept, and an adapted or alternative activity is offered where a condition makes the planned programme unsuitable. This control only works if conditions are declared — please tell us, including anything that has changed since you filled in the form. |
Participant Responsibilities
Before taking part, you must:
- Understand the risks involved in the activity
- Declare any medical conditions or medications
- Wear appropriate PPE and clothing
- Follow all safety instructions
- Notify staff if you feel unsafe or unwell at any point
Questions?
Please contact us or talk to your instructor if you would like more information before participating.
Email Sam@adventureworks.co.nz · Phone 09 846 2644
严重风险披露
露营
参加本活动可能面临的严重风险，以及 AdventureWorks 为管理这些风险所采取的措施。
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AdventureWorks 有限公司是根据《工作健康与安全（探险活动）条例》注册的探险活动提供商。我们依法有义务向参与我们活动的人员披露任何可能面临的严重风险。
此信息在预订之前和活动开始前提供，以便您做出是否参加的知情决定。
什么是“严重风险”？
严重风险是指可能导致以下后果的风险：
- 严重伤害（如骨折、脊柱受伤、脑震荡）
- 住院治疗
- 永久性残疾
- 死亡
即使已采取所有可行的安全措施，由于活动本身的特性，仍可能发生上述情况。
露营中的严重风险
| 严重风险 | 说明／我们如何管理此风险 |
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| 火焰蔓延出火塘 | 失控的火焰可能造成严重烧伤，并把队伍困在营地。凡有禁火令或用火限制、或未获许可的地方，一律不得点火；项目开始前会向新西兰消防及紧急事务局（FENZ）确认防火季节、限制规定和许可要求。只在以石块或砖块围砌的专用火塘内生火，火塘水平方向一米、垂直方向三米范围内不得有可燃物。火塘周围设定“禁止奔跑、只可坐下”的边界，内侧另设禁触区；火塘旁备有足量的水（或泥土、灭火器）以便彻底熄火。 |
| 树木或断枝倒落到营地 | 倒落的树木或断枝可能致人死亡，而这往往发生在夜间、无人察觉之时。场地已知的树木危险记录在地点管理计划中。教练在扎营前会先抬头查看，不在枯死、悬垂或易被风吹倒的树下扎营；营地与易倒树木保持至少两个树高的距离；选定营位前会查看强风预报；若风力增强到上方树木构成危险时，会立即转移营地。 |
| 炉具产生一氧化碳或燃料闪燃 | 在封闭空间使用炉具会产生一氧化碳，这种气体无味，会在人睡梦中致命。炉具和燃料的采购会考虑参与者的年龄和操作能力。炉具绝不得在帐篷内使用；只在户外使用，或仅在通风良好的建筑物内使用。加注燃料须远离烹饪区和任何明火，且炉具必须已熄灭并冷却——若队伍在小屋内烹饪，加注燃料须在户外进行。备用燃料存放位置与任何炉具或火源至少相距 3 米。 |
| 夜间小屋、木屋或通铺房内失火 | 队伍睡眠时睡眠区失火，留给撤离的时间极短。预订时会确认小屋、木屋或通铺房内配有可用的烟雾报警器；若未配备或已损坏，AdventureWorks 会在所用房间内加装自带的烟雾报警器。睡眠区内禁止烹饪、点蜡烛或使用任何明火；炉具和燃料存放在睡眠区之外；天黑前会与队伍确认撤离路线。 |
| 营地扎在易受洪水影响的地面 | 扎在洼地或易涝平地的营地可能在夜间被水淹。地点管理计划中标明了易涝地面以及场地的溪流或河流水位。教练不会在洼地或易涝平地扎营，而是选择高于任何水道、地面平整且排水良好的位置；选定营位前会查看当前和近期降雨情况；若夜间水位上涨或地面积水，会立即转移营地。 |
| 区域内有猎人射猎 | 在有狩猎活动的区域露营会使参与者面临枪械风险。教练会向土地所有者、自然保护部或地方议会查询该区域是否允许狩猎及具体时段，并避开已知的狩猎区域和时段。营地设在指定露营区内；离开营地时队伍保持集中；会考虑在营地边界设置标示牌并围以反光绳；在狩猎活动活跃时期，参与者会穿着高可见度衣物。 |
| 夜间人员失踪 | 在黑暗中走开、或找不到回营地的路的参与者，会面临受寒和地形危险。抵达时，队伍会一同走一遍营地边界和禁入区域并予标示；通往厕所的路线以反光标记标示，便于夜间寻找；营地引导会指明烹饪区、火区、厕所、水源和睡眠区。抵达时、天黑前、就寝前和次日早晨均会点名；并告知参与者夜间不得单独在营地走动——须两人同行并携带手电。 |
| 环境暴露 | 长时间处于寒冷、潮湿、大风或烈日之下会导致失温、中暑、脱水和晒伤，而露营意味着参与者的暴露时间远长于单日活动。参与者必须携带合适的衣物、食物和饮水，相关要求会在项目开始前告知。教练会持续观察队伍状况，并按需调整计划。 |
| 卫生、食物或水质问题 | 不安全的水源、食物处理不当或缺乏卫生措施，可能使远离医疗资源的队伍集体患病。教练会制定食物储存、烹饪、如厕和饮水处理的卫生规程，并确保参与者遵守。 |
| 工具造成的割伤与损伤 | 刀具、斧头或不安全的行为可能造成严重割伤。教练会监督拾取柴火、烹饪和刀具使用，指导安全操作，并在存在安全风险时收走工具。 |
| 共用的睡眠、更衣与如厕空间 | 隔夜项目会让参与者共用空间，而不当行为会造成实际伤害。项目人员配置确保任何时候都不会出现只有一名成人与参与者独处的情况，夜间同样如此。混合的学龄队伍按性别分帐篷或分房间住宿，且现场同时配有女性和男性教练。睡眠、更衣和如厕安排会照顾到性别与性取向多元的参与者；共用设施内至少两名参与者同行；行为规范在抵达时确立，并在天黑前再次强调。 |
| 自然灾害 | 参与者可能受到风暴、强风、雷电、洪水、倒树、落石、山体滑坡、海啸或火山活动的影响。这些危害可能造成严重伤害或死亡。教练会在活动前查看地点管理计划和危险登记册，持续监测环境状况，并执行预设的触发点。一旦达到触发点，AdventureWorks 会立即取消、延期、更换地点或调整活动，而不会拖延。应急响应计划包含自然灾害撤离安排。 |
| 偏远地区的医疗紧急情况 | 在偏远地点若发生哮喘发作、过敏反应或心脏事件等医疗状况，可能延误紧急救援。教练持有有效的急救证书，随身携带 AdventureWorks 急救包和通讯设备（在手机信号无法保证的区域会携带 PLB 或卫星通讯器），并熟悉地点管理计划中记录的进出通道和应急路线。 |
| 未申报的健康状况、过敏或用药 | 未申报的健康状况、过敏或用药，可能使原本可控的情况变得严重。AdventureWorks 会在每个项目开始前收集健康信息；若已申报严重过敏（过敏性休克），教练会避开已知诱因并掌握个人药物存放位置；若某项健康状况使原定项目不适合参加，我们会提供调整后的活动或替代活动。这项措施只有在您如实申报时才有效——请务必告知我们，包括填表之后出现的任何变化。 |
参与者责任
参加活动前，您必须：
- 理解活动中存在的风险
- 申报任何健康状况或所用药物
- 佩戴合适的个人防护装备并穿着适当衣物
- 遵守所有安全指示
- 如在任何时候感到不安全或不适，请立即告知工作人员
有疑问？
如果您想在参加之前了解更多信息，请联系我们或与您的教练交谈。
邮箱 Sam@adventureworks.co.nz · 电话 09 846 2644