New Zealand National Incident Database Report 2012
2014-11-16
The National Incident Database The National Incident Database (NID) is managed by the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) on behalf of the outdoor sector. There are
Topic: Legal Issues
Risk Assessment and Safety Management Model (RASM) Video
2014-08-06
The Risk Assessment and Safety Management Model (RASM) by Rick Curtis has been presented at national and international conferences including the Wilderness Risk Management Conference
…And by Comparison: A summary of the major causes of death with a particular emphasis on young people
2014-06-22
To my knowledge no single government body collects figures on all causes of sudden or accidental death. As a result we never get to see
Caution! Participant Agreements Containing a Release of Liability
2013-11-30
Free Sample Case from the Recreation Law Center. Find more cases to help you manage legal liability for your program. This Florida case emphasizes the
The Recreation Law Center
2013-11-30
Are you Managing All your Legal Risks? Find out how from the Recreation Law Center Experts! Every day you have to balance your risk management
Risk Management Resources
2013-11-29
These are some useful resources on Risk Management. The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) – is a non-profit, open membership foundation dedicated to
Outdoor Law: The Applicability of Good Samaritan Laws To Those Trained In Wilderness Medicine
2013-05-12
I. Introduction Those who are trained in wilderness medicine should be aware of exposure to liability when they use the skills they have learned. This
Outdoor Law: Basic Risk Management Concepts for Outdoor Programs
2013-05-12
Outdoor programs tend to take safety issues seriously and perhaps for this reason usually have low loss experiences. Yet sound risk management requires more than
Staying in the Field and Out of the Courthouse
2013-05-12
The primary purpose of a risk management plan is not the avoidance of legal liability. Rather, it is the maintenance of a quality program; that
Legal Issues in Wilderness Medicine
2013-05-12
A student fractures a leg, dislocates a shoulder or lapses into a coma. Weather and terrain prevent radio communication. You are five hours from the
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