Operations Resources
Resources
Practical guides, templates, and real-world examples for outdoor recreation operators, educators, and regulators.
Safety Management
1 resourceRisk Management
3 resourcesParticipant Safety
Guidance on gathering participant information, pre-activity briefings, screening, supervision systems, and record-keeping to ensure safe participation.
Operator · Educator
Risk Management — The Complete Process
How to build a systematic risk management process supported by a strong safety culture and dynamic on-the-job risk awareness.
Operator · Educator
Equipment Safety Management
Guidance on selecting, inspecting, maintaining, and retiring equipment used in adventure and outdoor activities.
Operator · Educator
Incidents & Emergencies
3 resourcesCase Study: Prestige Adventure Limited — The Cost of Getting It Wrong
The 2019 ATV fatality that killed two British tourists — what went wrong, what the legal consequences were, and what every operator should learn from it.
Operator · Regulator
Incident Reporting
Legal requirements and best practice for incident reporting — what to report, when, to whom, and how to use incidents to improve your safety system.
Operator · Educator
Emergency Preparedness — Key Information
Guidelines for developing written emergency procedures, monitoring systems, backup plans, staff training, communications, and first aid provisions.
Operator · Educator
Staff & Qualifications
2 resourcesStaff Templates & Examples
Complete set of staff management templates: induction checklist, medical and contact details, safety meeting record, staff monitoring, and a real operator induction example.
Operator
Staff Qualifications and Training
Requirements and guidelines for staff qualifications, training, and competency management in adventure activity operations.
Operator
Regulations & Compliance
5 resourcesAdventure Activity Regulations — What Changed in 2024
Key changes from the Adventure Activities Amendment Regulations 2023, effective April 2024 — new registration process, risk disclosure requirements, natural hazard additions, and enhanced WorkSafe powers.
Operator · Regulator
What is an Adventure Activity?
How to determine whether your operation is an adventure activity under the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 — and what that means for your registration obligations.
Operator · Educator
Adventure Activities — WorkSafe Guidance Hub
Full index of WorkSafe's adventure activities regulatory guidance — everything from registration and safety audits to sector-specific guidance for schools, contractors, maritime operators, and event organisers.
Operator · Educator · Regulator
The Safety Audit Process
How the adventure activity safety audit works — pre-engagement, SMS review, on-site evaluation, accreditation, and which agencies are involved.
Operator
Notifiable Events for Adventure Activities
What counts as a notifiable event under the Health and Safety at Work Act — and the specific adventure activity regulations on what must be reported to WorkSafe immediately.
Operator · Educator · Regulator
Templates & Checklists
7 resourcesAnnual Safety Review & Report Template
Template for conducting and documenting your annual Safety Management System review — assess, manage, and improve your safety practices systematically.
Operator
Risk Assessment Template
Downloadable risk assessment template for adventure and outdoor activity operators. Documents potential risks, likelihood, and controls for each activity.
Operator · Educator
Incident Report Template
Structured incident report template with a tiered approach — basic documentation for minor incidents, full 2-page report for serious events.
Operator · Educator
Emergency Response Field Guide
Field guide template for staff managing emergencies during outdoor activities — contacts, procedures, primary and secondary surveys, evacuation, and communications.
Operator · Educator
Risk Disclosure Example
Example risk disclosure document showing how to communicate inherent risks to participants before they engage in an adventure activity.
Operator
Daily Checklist Template
Tour and vehicle daily checklist template — key areas to check at the start of each operating day to ensure participant and staff safety.
Operator · Educator
SOP & Risk Assessment Example
Example standard operating procedure and risk assessment for guided day walks — shows how to combine SOPs with activity-specific risk assessments.
Operator · Educator