Serious Risk Disclosure
Swimming and Sliding
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 Swimming and Sliding
| Serious Risk | Description / How We Manage This Risk |
|---|---|
| Drowning — Limited Swimming Ability | Participants who cannot swim, or who swim poorly, are at risk of drowning. Swimming ability and water competence are identified before the programme and confirmed again before entry, and depth boundaries are set to match individual ability. A buoyancy aid is fitted to anyone with low or no swimming ability before entry, and the depth and the likely challenges are explained before participants get in. |
| Moving Water and Down-Current Hazards | A swimmer carried down-current into a strainer, sieve, waterfall or manmade structure can be pinned under water. The forecast, catchment rainfall and river level are checked from at least two sources beforehand. AdventureWorks does not operate where the river is in flood, discoloured or surging, and does not enter water moving faster than walking pace — approximately 2 knots. The down-current boundary is set above any such feature, and a supervisor is positioned down-current for the whole session. |
| Head, Neck or Spinal Injury From the Sliding Position | The position a participant slides in determines whether a slide is a thrill or a spinal injury. Instructors hold the competency for the slide in use. Standing, kneeling and lying on the back head first are not used. Sitting up, feet first is the default position for every slide, and any other position must be tested and approved on that slide first, weighing speed, landing zone, equipment, slide condition and the age and experience of the group. Speed is also managed through clothing — shorts and a T-shirt increase friction for a less confident participant. |
| Collision on the Slide | A slider arriving before the runout is clear can strike the person ahead of them. One slider goes at a time, and sliders are only linked where the slide is designed for them to sit side by side. Participants who are waiting are kept in a defined area away from the slide and the runout. Visual stop and go signals are used, or radios where the top and the bottom cannot see each other. The supervisor at the bottom confirms the runout or landing zone is clear, and the slider starts only on the go signal from the supervisor at the top. |
| Slide Failure or Impact With What Is Under or Beside It | A slide that shifts, or a rock or root under the line of travel, causes impact injuries. A slide that cannot be securely anchored is not used. Built and permanent slides are designed for the speed and forces involved, with reference to NZS 5828:2015. A line with a smooth surface under and beside the slide is selected, the runout is kept free of obstacles and long enough to slow down gradually, and the slide is anchored at the top, the sides and the bottom so the anchoring itself cannot injure anyone. |
| Injury or Submersion Where the Slide Finishes in Water | A slider entering water at speed can strike the bottom or be submerged and disoriented. The depth of the landing zone is checked on the day before the slide is used. A supervisor confident in that water, and able to reach someone immediately, is positioned at the bottom. A throw bag or throw rope is kept at the bottom of any slide finishing in deep water, flotation is provided where the slide calls for it, and the aquatic competence of every slider is assessed before they slide. |
| Foot Entrapment and Entanglement | A foot caught in a snag, weed or a submerged branch in moving water pulls a swimmer under. AdventureWorks does not enter where a strainer, sieve or snags sit within the swimming zone. Boundaries are set clear of snags and weed beds, underwater features are checked across the zone before anyone enters, participants are briefed not to stand up in flowing water and to keep their feet up if carried, and a throw bag and a knife are carried by the instructor. |
| Currents, Rips and Tidal Flow at a Tidal Site | At a tidal site a rip or drift current can carry a swimmer out. AdventureWorks does not operate where a rip or drift current is present within the activity boundaries. The marine forecast and the tide are checked beforehand, a hazard assessment is completed before entry, boundaries are set away from identified currents, and sessions at tidal sites are planned around slack water. |
| Submerged Hazards and Unknown Depth | Rocks, shelves, snags and weed below the surface, and water shallower than it looks, cause impact and spinal injuries. Locations have a Location Management Plan recording known hazards. The depth and the underwater features at the entry point and across the zone are checked before anyone enters, boundaries are established away from identified hazards, and participants are briefed on what is present. |
| A Large Group in the Water at Once | When a supervisor goes to one participant, the rest of the group is unwatched. Programmes are staffed so a supervisor stays with the group when another goes to a participant. For any group over 12 in the water, a competent supervisor is in the water and a supervisor is on land. The group may be split and rotated so fewer participants are in the water at one time, each group is given a defined area or each supervisor a defined zone, and spare buoyancy aids and rescue equipment are on hand. |
| A Participant Moving Outside the Boundaries | A participant outside the boundary is outside the area that has been checked and can be watched. Head counts are taken before, during and after water activity, depth, proximity and down-current boundaries are set against landmarks, a dedicated lookout is assigned for the sessions that require one, a buddy system runs throughout, and every supervisor is clear on their scanning zone. |
| Cold Water Immersion and Hypothermia | River and lake water stays cold, and prolonged immersion causes hypothermia. Equipment requirements are communicated before the programme, the forecast and water temperature are checked, immersion time is monitored with participants rotated out to warm up, and a warming method is available on site. |
| 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
游泳与滑水
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。
游泳与滑水中的严重风险
| 严重风险 | 说明／我们如何管理此风险 |
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| 溺水——游泳能力不足 | 不会游泳或游泳能力较差的参与者存在溺水风险。游泳能力和水中适应能力会在项目开始前确认，入水前再次确认，深度边界依个人能力设定。游泳能力低或不会游泳者在入水前会配发浮力辅具；入水前会向参与者说明水深和可能遇到的困难。 |
| 流动水体与下游水流危险 | 被水流带向下游的滤水木障、筛状障碍、瀑布或人工构筑物的游泳者，可能被水压制在水下。活动前会通过至少两个来源查看天气预报、集水区降雨量和河流水位。若河流处于洪水期、水色浑浊或出现涌浪，AdventureWorks 不会开展活动；也不会进入流速快于步行速度（约 2 节）的水域。下游边界设在任何此类障碍的上方，并有一名监护人员全程守在下游位置。 |
| 滑水姿势导致的头颈或脊柱损伤 | 参与者的滑行姿势决定了滑水是一次刺激体验还是一次脊柱损伤。教练持有所用滑道的相应资质。不允许站立、跪姿或仰卧头部朝前滑行。所有滑道的默认姿势均为坐姿、双脚朝前；采用其他姿势前必须先在该滑道上测试并获得批准，并综合考量速度、落水区、装备、滑道状况以及队伍的年龄和经验。速度也通过衣着来控制——短裤加 T 恤能为信心不足的参与者增加摩擦力。 |
| 滑道上的碰撞 | 在滑出区未清空前就滑下的人，可能撞到前一位滑行者。每次只允许一人滑行；只有在滑道设计允许并排就坐时，才可让人同时滑行。等待的参与者会被安排在远离滑道和滑出区的指定区域。使用视觉停／行信号，若滑道顶端与底端无法互见则使用对讲机。底端监护人员确认滑出区或落水区已清空后，滑行者才在顶端监护人员发出通行信号时出发。 |
| 滑道失效或撞击滑道下方及旁侧物体 | 滑道移位，或滑行路线下方有岩石、树根，都会造成撞击伤。无法牢固固定的滑道不会使用。搭建式和固定式滑道均按所涉速度与作用力设计，并参照 NZS 5828:2015 标准。会选择滑道下方和两侧表面平滑的路线；滑出区保持无障碍物，且长度足以让人逐渐减速；滑道在顶端、两侧和底端均予固定，且固定装置本身不会伤人。 |
| 滑道终点入水造成的受伤或没入水中 | 高速入水的滑行者可能撞到水底，或没入水中失去方向感。使用滑道前，当天会先测量落水区水深。底端安排一名熟悉该水域、能立即施救的监护人员。凡终点为深水的滑道，底端都备有抛绳包或抛投绳；滑道需要时会提供浮具；每位滑行者在滑行前都会先评估其水中能力。 |
| 脚部困陷与缠绕 | 在流动水体中，脚被水下障碍物、水草或沉木夹住会把游泳者拖入水下。若游泳区域内存在滤水木障、筛状障碍或水下枝干，AdventureWorks 不会入水。活动边界设在远离障碍物和水草丛处；任何人入水前都会先勘查整个区域的水下地形；会告知参与者不要在流水中站起，若被水流带走应保持双脚上抬；教练随身携带抛绳包和刀具。 |
| 潮汐地点的水流、回流与潮流 | 在受潮汐影响的地点，回流或漂流可能把游泳者带向外海。若活动范围内存在回流或漂流，AdventureWorks 不会开展活动。活动前会查看海洋预报和潮汐；入水前完成危险评估；活动边界设在远离已识别水流处；受潮汐影响的地点会把活动安排在平潮时段。 |
| 水下障碍物与深度不明 | 水面下的岩石、岩台、枝干和水草，以及看起来比实际更深的水域，都会造成撞击伤和脊柱损伤。各活动地点都有地点管理计划记录已知危险。任何人入水前都会先测量入水点和整个区域的水深并勘查水下地形；活动边界设在远离已识别危险处；并会向参与者说明现场存在哪些危险。 |
| 大量人员同时在水中 | 当一名监护人员前去救助某位参与者时，队伍其余成员便无人看护。项目人员配置确保一人前去救助时，仍有监护人员留在队伍旁。水中人数超过 12 人时，必有一名有能力的监护人员在水中，另有一名在岸上。教练可将队伍分组轮换，减少同时在水中的人数；每组划定活动区域，或每位监护人员负责固定区域；现场备有备用浮力辅具和救援装备。 |
| 参与者超出活动边界 | 参与者一旦离开边界，就脱离了已勘查且可被看护的区域。水上活动前、活动中和活动后都会点名；以地标设定深度、距离和下游边界；需要时会安排专职瞭望员；全程实行结伴制度；每位监护人员都明确自己的观察区域。 |
| 冷水浸泡与失温 | 河水和湖水常年偏冷，长时间浸泡会导致失温。装备要求会在项目开始前告知；活动前会查看天气预报和水温；教练会监控浸水时间并轮换参与者上岸取暖；现场备有取暖方式。 |
| 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