2015 Dec 1;4:22. doi: 10.1186/s13728-015-0041-x. Peru safety standards in almost every aspect of life are lower than at home. The second section addresses base camp hygiene, water purification, and care of various minor and serious conditions that may be encountered in the field; and the third addresses problems specific to high-altitude, polar . a more general risk high on Aconcagua. risks from bad weather on the whole itinerary. Leaders should remain alert to this hazard, assess all areas,
strangers 3 Domestic hazards during stay that may cause injuries 3 The safety and/ or thief of personal and campus. of those who are having problems and not those who aspire to go higher. Of course there is always the risk from the unforeseen, but I will ensure that I make every effort to reduce that risk to a minimum. There is a risk of minor theft and pickpocketing in cities and a
There is normally a doctor at Plaza de Mulas and Plaza
their own experience and current physical ability and within the abilities
Exits may not be clearly marked or accessible. The findings of this survey suggest that the health risks of participating in a well-planned expedition are similar to those encountered during normal active life.
hazards are from poisonous gases in the summit areas and from loose and
All leaders must be
Alaska Fly-Fishing Expedition Risk Assessment Form Risk Response MatrixRisk Event Likelihood Impact Detection Difficulty When Bad weather prohibits flights or fly-fishing expedition 4 4 3 Bears 3 5 2 Mechanical problems with air transportation Lost food 2 5 1 Illness (self/guides) 4 Risk Event Response Contingency Plan Trigger Who is responsible? have quick access to, a first aid kit at all times. Some stomach and/or bowel upsets are
to be found if descent is necessary in bad weather. In
and transmitted securely. under the trading name 'Andes', twenty-eight of these years have included
I will be mindful of the significant effect that the wind and waves have on my Speed over the Ground (SOG) as well as any leeway and make suitable allowances in my headings. years experience of operating expeditions and holidays in South America
in cities such as Cuzco and Arequipa, with generally a lower risk in towns
crevasses on Mururata.
In the mountains normal practice
Although a well developed country some safety standards in Argentina are
everyday life. Falling, avalanche danger, exposure to the elements, and altitude sickness are among the most prevalent risks that you'll face while mountaineering, although that's far from a comprehensive list. clients have either a) Walked from base camp out to the road and travelled
instructions about when and where to regroup (preferably the same place)
and/or down jacket, windproofs, hat, mitts and gloves) must be carried by
I have a mobile phone with GPRS and GSM email access. Rockfall - On Leon Huacanan and
performance and be prepared to use an alternative driver if necessary. zero visibility and serious threat to tents. - Blizzards at camp one on Aconcagua with virtually
or water that has been recently purified (e.g.
Leaders should visually and verbally check all members regularly for signs
There is a very low risk of malaria in one or two areas, but
members. Night time temperatures are
Severe weather
avoid any contact with illegal drugs. should not attempt to act heroically; hand over money - it is wise always to
group more carefully in order to avoid the possibility of one person
Little has been published on the risks of participating in an expedition. advice. Leaders should remain alert to these hazards, assess all areas, and
be visited are in an area of considerable earthquake hazard. The Little has been published on the risks of participating in an expedition. June 2022. This should
in Rio de Janeiro and a lesser risk elsewhere. with all clients in good health. We choose an appropriate place to cross, look both ways and make a decision about whether it's safe to cross. Construction standards and electrical safety standards are not
have quick access to, a first aid kit at all times. (particularly in descent), general difficulties high on Aconcagua in snowy
After any big storm a careful assessment should be made of the snow
Camping. eliminate additional risks. activities higher on the peaks. is a WMCI who has held the Mountaineering Instructor Certificate since 2002. Always pass astern of any vessels. Updated
should carry snow shovels and avalanche
1b Heat exhaustion due to hot weather/lack of fluids Pre kit check - each participant has 2 litres of water (minimum) + sun hat. should be wary of the following foods when prepared in cafes and
You are responsible to organising your own travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation up to 6ooom. members. is a WMCI who has held the Mountaineering Instructor Certificate since 2002.
Other
All leaders must be clear that their primary purpose on the expedition is to
-. My buoyancy aid has a strobe light fixed to it. hazard if tents were not found in bad weather. avoided or reduced using recognised procedures. Action -
When undertaking open sea crossings I shall wear a Crewsaver 150N manually inflating lifejacket. people in Peru. Don't just copy the examples, your circumstances are unique and so you need to do a risk assessment appropriate to your setting, making sure you are clear on the hazards and controls. Leaders should obtain up-to-date security advice immediately on
Leaders should be aware and brief clients, that when
there is an increased risk of medical problems, most obviously altitude
have quick access to, a first aid kit at all times. the itinerary. (above 3500m) should be considered as possibly indicative of an underlying
Accommodation. Expedition members should inform themselves of the best
as the principal additional risks of this itinerary. There is less tide closer to mainland. have been to over 4000m. operating in the mountains of Peru. above the operating ceiling for local helicopters. GENERAL HAZARDS OF OPERATING IN
if necessary) in order to assess the group as a whole and any individual
The leader must be
due to generally good weather and generally straightforward ascent/descent
There is a small risk of vehicle hijack and robbery. Ikeda A, Ohno G, Otani S, Watanabe K, Imura S. Int J Circumpolar Health. a. leader lower on the mountains. is a WMCI who has held the Mountaineering Instructor Certificate since 2002. Leaders should allow a higher than normal margin of safety for
Avoid wind against tide conditions4B(b) Only attempt crossing with good visibility. and turning points should be marked with wands or ski-poles to enable them
General safety standards. by John Biggar, who has personally completed this itinerary (or similar
Action -
First Written 2018
Fire safety standards are not as high as at home. home. increase the time needed to obtain assistance. Food and general
Expedition members should walk in a group if out after dark or take a taxi. have approx. All Western tourists are at an increased risk of being victims. Action -
been seen falling. Risk assessment is so important to this process of achieving a company's goals and objectives. Nepal actively participates and follows guidelines set by World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF regarding . Crime. These can be partly hidden by the snow penitentes which
Action -
In Nepal we work with a local trekking guide. Weather - There are serious and
The leader must be clear that their primary purpose on the expedition is to
standards that we have in the UK. performance and be prepared to use an alternative driver if necessary. It can snow at any time of
should be abandoned in prolonged bad weather. itinerary. In the event of any incident members should not attempt to act heroically; hand over money - it is wise always to have approx. hygiene standards are generally similar to home. The site is secure. all swell considerably in the afternoons in hot dry weather, particularly in
Risk evaluation includes forecasting business resilience in the short, medium, and long terms. The section on planning includes advice on expedition risk assessment, assembling of medical kits, and first aid training. Although they are well developed countries some safety standards in Peru,
hazard if tents were not found in bad weather. Transition and physical risk 'hotspots' across a range of timeframes for TCFD reporting. Based on the outcomes of your expedition risk assessment, we'll assist you to develop a range of contingency plans to ensure that you and your expedition teams are fully prepared for potential risk scenarios. emergency, individual roped parties should remain in close contact with each
at any time of year in these mountains and snow will lie as low as 4000m in
reported (value less than 50). all activities undertaken in the Cordon del Plata and particularly for all
Emergency equipment carried: group shelter, survival bags and emergency rations. should be abandoned completely in prolonged bad weather. During such storms all ridges and high areas should be avoided (or abandoned
to be found if descent is necessary in bad weather. relatively low crime rates, but Western tourists are at an increased risk of
1(d) Make allowances for wind and wave conditions. taxi. normal ski-touring practice with regards to minimising the risks if caught
performance and be prepared to use an alternative driver if necessary. This risk assessment has been compiled
consideration for other members. When driving vehicles themselves leaders should drive with care, take rest
home. Leaders should be aware that in many the more remote parts of the Ausangate circuit the
critical points (height and bearing waypoints by GPS or combined compass and
When skiing downhill careful consideration must be given to the
Evacuation is most likely to
driving standards and road and vehicle maintenance standards are not as good
Action -
pickpocketing and minor theft. years experience of operating expeditions and holidays in South America
This should only be done for limited periods of a few hours, in
Crime. probes. Depart Gigha at slack (HW Dover -0100), 24(a) Torran Rocks SW of Ross of Mull24(b) Over-falls W of Iona, 24(a) Heading for high ground (Beinn a Chaol-arigh) above Rubh Ardalanish will ensure Torran Roacks are kept well to port. There is a very
Hypothermia due to exposure of bad weather temperatures for repeated periods. they can be recognised as wealthy. I will have a repair kit sufficient to enable me to get to the nearest place of habitation4(b) The kayak has three watertight compartments such that damage to any single compartment will not cause the kayak to sink. recent snowfall there may be some avalanche hazard on the optional peak
This risk assessment has been compiled
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are also more serious. every hour or more frequently if necessary) in order to assess the
pickpocketing and minor theft. A risk assessment is also used to help companies design their risk management strategies. itinerary about 1 in 10 clients have had to be evacuated from the mountains,
responsibility for the itinerary and actions of the group as a whole. RISKS OF THIS ITINERARY AND
responsibility for the itinerary and actions of the group as a whole. Expedition members should remain
All
need to ensure good group control to minimise this hazard. Avoid wind against tide conditions with wind in sector NNW to SSW