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SupportAdventure website The website aims to provide a one-stop shop for current, industry-driven information on developing, using and maintaining safety management systems and plans. The safety management, systems guidance information and associated resources content of the website is the result of wide industry consultation. The site also hosts information on the government review, the new regulations and registration process, and other relevant legislation.
The review has clearly identified that what currently exists in New Zealand can be improved. This investigation will provide direction as to what improvements could be made, and what resources would be required to make them. Key stakeholders have been involved with developing a concept model that will be communicated to the sector in May. Key principles considered when developing this model are: t
Capture the information that operators are required to report under HSE legislation
It provides a place for people to share safety information and it links to the Adventure and Outdoor Update, the newsletter produced by the project leaders to keep you informed about all the review initiatives.
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Create a model that makes it easy for operators to report (this requires the key regulating organisations to be working together)
Go to the site and sign up for the newsletter to stay informed: www.supportadventure.co.nz
The review recommended scoping an investigation into what the appropriate levels and measures of competency are for adventure and outdoor commercial sector instructors and guides.
Activity safety guidelines The review recommended the development of safety guidance for specific activities to better inform operators about their current responsibilities. The Activity Safety Guidelines (ASGs) will contain the recommended minimum safety requirements and responsibilities for organisations and leaders. Industry experts will determine the content of each ASG. TIA is currently working with the first three activity groups, canyoning, caving and indoor rock climbing.
Sector-wide incident reporting system
Levels and measures of competency
This investigation is likely to include whether instructors and guides should be required to hold qualifications and work only within the scope of their qualifications for some activities. Work is continuing on the background investigation. The outcome of this investigation will be a report to DoL recommending an approach for future investigation. You may well have questions and/or suggestions after reading this article. If you do, please contact Rachael +64 4 495 0817 or Sue +64 4 385 7287. Your involvement in these projects is welcomed.
Outdoors New Zealand has been contracted to lead an investigation of sector interest, likely engagement and concerns about a sector-wide incident reporting system.
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