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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify hazards for outdoor recreation activities.
   • Use hazard identification and risk assessment templates, independently or with other personnel to complete assessments.
   • Use a range of methods to identify current and foreseeable hazards with potential to harm health and safety of anyone involved in or present during activities.
   • Identify built or environmental obstacles and hazards in areas where activities are delivered.
   • Gather and interpret weather and environmental information to ascertain impacts on activity conditions.
   • Identify features of and potential hazards for equipment to be used.
   • Record identified hazards according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.
2. Assess risks associated with hazards.
   • Consult with other personnel, as required, for input into risk assessments.
   • Collect sufficient evidence of the type and level of risk posed by identified hazards.
   • Use commonly accepted methods to complete risk analysis and risk assessments.
   • Document outcomes of risk assessments and proposed actions to eliminate or control risks.
   • Maintain records of risk assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.
3. Assess risks associated with participants.
   • Identify participant characteristics and level of recreational skill to assess and determine acceptable degree of difficulty and risk for activities.
   • Identify reasons for general and particular client groups participating in outdoor recreation activities and different perceptions of competence and associated risk.
   • Assess how perceptions and behaviour might change while participating in specific activities.
   • Identify risk management strategies for potential participant responses and behaviour.
   • Maintain records of assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.
4. Plan activities to eliminate or control risks.
   • Evaluate and determine ways to eliminate hazards from activity.
   • Evaluate and determine ways that risks can be effectively controlled for activity.
   • Determine measures to eliminate or control risks, within scope of responsibility or refer for authorisation.
   • Incorporate risk control methods into documented plans and procedures for recreational activities.