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GPS Picture Pages Risk Mitigation Worksheet
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| Description: | We use GPS software from phones and other devices to draw picture by walking paths intended to draw images when looking at GPS mapping software. |
| Program: | Scouts BSA, Order of the Arrow |
| Adjusted Hazard: | IIIE (Improbable, Marginal) |
| Mitigation Decision: | Acceptable with Review |
| Prepared: | 2023-12-01 by sdonohue |
| Hazard Cause / Effect | Corrective Actions | ||||||
| Hazard Description | Cause | Effect | Initial Risk Rating | Possible Controlling Measure | Closing Comments | Status | Final Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothermia / Frostbite | Exposure to cold temperatures over a prolonged period. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Ensure proper preparedness of participants prior to activity. Those who are unprepared must remain in cabin. | IIIE | ||
| Hypothermia / Frostbite | Exposure to cold temperatures over a prolonged period. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Ensure proper preparedness of participants pror to hike. Those who are unprepared must remain in cabin. | IIIE | ||
| Hypothermia / Frostbite | Exposure to cold temperatures over a prolonged period. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Limit time spent hiking based on observed weather conditions: spend less time hiking in cold and/or rain. | IIIE | ||
| Hypothermia / Frostbite | Exposure to cold temperatures over a prolonged period. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Monitor weather conditions and if they are not conducive to outdoor activities, change the location, reduce the duration of the even, or change to a different event which is better suited to the weather. | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Rough or slippery terrain leads to twisting or a minor fall. | Camper steps on something which doesn’t bear their weight or causes them to lose their footing. | IIIC | Camper can use trek poles to help retain footing. | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Rough or slippery terrain leads to twisting or a minor fall. | Camper steps on something which doesn’t bear their weight or causes them to lose their footing. | IIIC | Campers taught “Never step on what you can step over, and never stop over what you can step around” | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Rough or slippery terrain leads to twisting or a minor fall. | Camper steps on something which doesn’t bear their weight or causes them to lose their footing. | IIIC | Limit hiking to well-used trails, particularly in situations of poor weather or walking conditions (ice or snow). | IIIE |
Historical Context: We have not yet held this event, but will use our standard safety protocols and mitigations to make it as safe as possible.
Based on Location: O Timing: D Category: Hike
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