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The Outdoor NSW & ACT IR & RM Committee was formed in 2020 with the objective to:
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Support the industry at times of incidents and help navigate the immediate challenges the situation presents.
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Identify risks to the industry and help Outdoors NSW & ACT plan for, mitigate and prepare the industry for those risks.
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Provide tools that can educate, inform and build capacity in the Outdoor industry when preparing for risks.
BRIEFING NOTE RE: LIGHTNING SAFETY
Following some research conducted overseas and the position taken by meteorological departments across the world, our Risk Management committee is recommending to use alternative safety procautions and not the 30/30 rule as indicated in the
Severe Weather Guidance note. We will update the industry of our progress of discussions with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
DID YOU KNOW WE SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE HAD GONE THROUGH TRAUMA ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES?
Stage 1
The Committee offers any Outdoor provider or organisation the opportunity to support in the initial phase of shock and reactions associated with the trauma.
Stage 2
The Committee are also able to assist in reviewing operational procedures within the organisation or activity to increase risk mitigation or improved operations.
Stage 3
The Committee also look at assisting with ways that future trauma can be prevented by others in the industry or sector, which may include reviewing national standards.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Craig Sheppard
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Craig Shepphard is from Mountain Safety Collective.
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Craig volunteers his time to support this industry at times of desperate need.
David Chitty
Member - Adventure Guides Australia
David Chitty has decades of Outdoor leading experience behind him and currently runs his own small business in the Outdoors; Adventure Guides Australia.
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He understands the importance of industry support at crucial times.
David Gregory
Member - Xcursion Risk Services
David Gregory has immense experience in Outdoor Education and now involved in helping organisations prevent incidents.
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In the event of incidents, supporting those involved in a crucial element to learning from experiences for the benefit of everyone.
Brendan Kerr
Member - Bluegum Community School
Brendan is from BlueGum Community School and an experienced outdoor leader with 15 years experience behind him.
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As an industry participant he wants to ensure we are all supported in the time of need
Dan McNamara
Member - ACT Education Directorate
Dan McNamara is a very experienced outdoor leader and is now employed by the ACT Education Directorate.
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Dan hoped his experience can provide others with support and guidance at times of need.
OUTDOORS NSW & ACT
Admin Support
Outdoors NSW & ACT wanted to start this sub-committee as a crucial element to the industry understanding that comes from any incident and hoping to make themselves redundant by preventing incidents into the future.