SISOPLN007 — Manage risk for outdoor programs

1 Establish the context for risk management.

• 1.1Interpret organisation’s strategic direction or policy on risk management, in accordance with general or industry standards.
• 1.2Identify and analyse nature and extent of program objectives and activities offered by the organisation.
• 1.3Determine risk management context with consideration of different programs, client group characteristics and requirements for competent leaders.
• 1.4Determine overall sources of risk to guide risk management plans and practices for programs.
• 1.5Identify insurance limitations and exclusions and determine effects on risk management processes.
• 1.6Identify whether the proposed program aligns with the organisation’s risk tolerance.

2 Plan for risk management.

• 2.1Identify, interpret and select appropriate and contemporary risk management models to suit organisational requirements.
• 2.2Investigate and identify all sources of foreseeable risks associated with design and delivery of the program in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• 2.3Ensure identification of human risk factors relevant to dependent participants in outdoor recreation activities.
• 2.4Account for risks presented by third party provider and requirements asked by them.
• 2.5Analyse risks, determine levels and acceptable and unacceptable risks and document in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• 2.6Identify risk treatment options, and select preferred risk management methods in consultation with relevant personnel.
• 2.7Document and present risk management plan for approval by relevant personnel and other parties as required; modify and finalise as required.

3 Develop resources and communicate to personnel and clients.

• 3.1Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for program activities.
• 3.2Identify organisational requirements for pre-activity participant safety briefings.
• 3.3Develop and provide program risk communication documents for client and participants.
• 3.4Develop and provide participant waivers or informed consents in consultation with relevant personnel or with appropriate legal advice.
• 3.5Incorporate requirements of third party provider into all resources for clients and personnel.
• 3.6Establish and implement induction or training to inform activity leaders about organisational risk management practices and documents.

4 Manage and evaluate risk management practices.

• 4.1Determine staffing requirements for program activities and allocate suitable personnel for management of risk.
• 4.2Monitor leader and participant compliance with program risk management practices.
• 4.3Review incident reports and analyse causal factors.
• 4.4Track incidents, collate and analyse incident trends and report findings.
• 4.5Review risk management practices and initiate change in practices to achieve reduced incidents.
• 4.6Communicate the outcomes of evaluation to relevant stakeholders.

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