This slide show can be used to brief students as to safety awareness issues in the outdoors. It identifies many hazards, these can be used to discuss with students identification of dangerous situations and risk management strategies to reduce exposure to these hazards. This can be a beginning point for students developing the skills to make informed decisions and judgements when in the outdoors.

1. Photo Album By Preferred Customer Outdoor Education At Glengarry “ One life, one chance”

3. The Outdoor Environment

4. Is a place for us to explore the environment and ourselves

6. Possible Benefits Of Attending The Glengarry Outdoor Program Fitness Skills Strength Co-ordination Catharsis Balance Outdoor education Nature awareness Conservation Ed Problem solving Outdoor technique Improved academics Compassion Group cooperation Respect for others Communication Friendship Belonging Self Concept Confidence Self efficacy Sensation seeking Well being Personal testing Physical Educational Sociological Psychological

7. As you are about to set out on your Glengarry adventure what kind of attitude are you going to apply to your time? A positive or a negative attitude? Give everything your best Anything is possible if you believe in yourself Whoever you were before Glengarry forget it, here you can change!

8. What ever you decide to set out to achieve while you are here at Glengarry, the number one theme that must underpin all you do is safety! Safety! Looking out for each other and coming home safe! There are many simple things that can harm you in the bush Being aware of what they are is an important step in the safety process! Let us take you through some of the things we have learnt!

9. Hazards in the Bush

11. Ask yourself the following; Do you have …. RIGHT PEOPLE RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME RIGHT EQUIPMENT Common goals? Similar ability & experience? The same safety mindset among all members Is everyone the same fitness level? The same technical skills; is everyone prepared for this kind of trip?

12. RIGHT PEOPLE Ask yourself the following; Do you have …. RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME RIGHT EQUIPMENT This easy moving river was a good choice for our first kayak trip We will be right, lets just go for it, don’t worry about what might happen Are you sure you can handle the terrain and conditions you will encounter? What dangers await?

13. RIGHT PEOPLE Ask yourself the following; Do you have …. RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME RIGHT EQUIPMENT What are the conditions like at this time of year? Seasonal variations in weather can have serious consequences for your safety! No water, snakes, ticks, floods, storms, snow, cold, heat?

14. RIGHT PEOPLE Ask yourself the following; Do you have …. RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME RIGHT EQUIPMENT Use your gear list to pack, to ensure you don’t leave things behind! Know what your equipment is for and know how to use it. Your life could depend on it!    

16. RIGHT PEOPLE Once you have ticked off these important things….. RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME RIGHT EQUIPMENT         Once you have prepared well, it is time to focus on safety issues in the field. What do we need to be concerned about?

21. Lightning A threat we must take seriously

23. Lightning

25. Lightning Protection Position Do not huddle under tree as lightning may strike high point If you are in the open you may become the high point that gets struck Insulate yourself from the ground using your boots, pack, and rubber mat Don’t be under the tree, but not right out in the open. ½ height from tree.

29. Pack For The Worst Conditions

32. A trip on deadfall combined with the weight of a pack could lead to injury

33. Packs can get caught on branches Vegetation type can greatly effect travel time. 500 mts per hour in areas along the coast

34. Traversing Deadfall Slipping between deadfall, then falling forward or back can result in broken limbs. Tread carefully!

35. What are the consequences of tripping or slipping on a tree root or loose terrain when I am above a steep slope or cliff? Cliff Below A potentially life threatening fall. Travel slowly & carefully!

36. Whip Backs It is my responsibility to walk far enough behind the person in front This allows time for the branch to flick back into place without hitting me. Walking too close could lead to my eyes being injured

37. Branches or sticks in the eyes Rushing or running in the bush can be dangerous Wearing a cap can obscure our view of branches Keep your head up, looking ahead. Walk in a controlled manner

38. Poison Vegetation

39. Allergies from Pollens Poison Vegetation Internal. Do not eat strange plants Dermatitis. Skin contact with plants Mechanical Spines & prickles

41. Prudent tent site selection is always important

43. What if you become Lost There may be times when you are unsure of where you are, or you may become separated from your group Would you know what to do?

45. Navigation Now which way from here? That way! No this way!

48. S top T hink O bserve P lan

49. When Lost & Trying to Attract Attention Blow 3 Whistle Blasts Your rescuers will respond with 1 whistle blast

50. Often terrain hazards that near home would seem of no concern, are potentially places where serious accidents can occur When a long way from help always exercise the uttermost caution, as assistance is often a long way away. Terrain Hazards

51. Terrain Hazards Under the right conditions crossing a log over a stream can be a safe way of getting across Under what circumstances would you never cross a stream via a log? NEVER EVER think that it is safe to cross a flooded river via a log. Just because it is out of the water does not mean it is safe Ask the question, what if I fall in? Assume the worst that you will fall in. If in doubt Set up camp and wait for help!

52. Safety Around Cliffs With the right training and safety equipment cliffs can be a place for adventure

53. Safety Around Cliffs Without being tied in to a rope and an anchor point, one slip could be your last slip. No one should venture any closer than 3 body lengths to a cliff edge

56. Mosquitoes I will keep you awake, and drink your blood all night long

58. Keep your tent done up at all times otherwise it will fill with bugs, spiders, snakes, pack rats. Precaution against night visitors

60. Ticks I usually hide in places that are dark, moist and warm, like in your hair, under your arms, in between your legs You will know I am on you as I initially make you itchy. If left in I can cause numbness and even paralysis Does anyone know how to get me out?

61. Repellant: Ammonia or gasoline Grease Gently extract with tweezers Heat

62. Don’t sit in long grass or bush in tick season

63. Leeches I’m harmless I don’t like insect repellant Salt, flicking, repellant all get me off I itch

64. Insect Stings or Spider Bites If I bite you, pressure bandage, imobilise & don’t move until help arrives If I bite you, put a cold compress over the bite area Funnel Web Red Back

65. Allergic Reactions I am friendly to most but I can cause a life threatening allergic reaction to some If you are allergic have your preventative injection with you on hike Let your friends and hike group mates know what to do if you get stung or have a reaction! Other people can be allergic to vegetation or food EG: Peanuts.

67. Precautions with Snakes I feel vibrations in the ground and will be long gone if I hear you coming

69. Water We paddle in it We go camping next to it It is our water supply

70. Water Quality I can cause diarrhea I can make you sick What kind of circumstances lead to my existence? Not washing hands after toileting Not washing dishes Drinking untreated water

71. Water Quality Take the time to filter, it could stop you becoming very ill

72. Cooking with your Trangia Stove Metho Fuel When cooking no one is allowed inside the circle Cooking is one of the great activities you do on hike however there are some safety rules you need to follow No washing up in the river. Clean up before fire

73. River Crossing Awareness