Outward Bound International Safety Resources

Safety Habits of Mind: These habits of mind have been developed at the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound Schools. They help teachers planning field trips to evaluate the hazards and safety concerns involved in the activities they are participating in.

Emergency Procedures: A few examples of emergency procedures used by schools around the world (members only)

Outdoor Medical Incident Database information: An article on OMID, to be provided to all OB schools in the year 2002.

Developing an Emergency Action Plan: This article outlines in general terms the important elements of an emergency Action Plan for Outdoor Organizations

Safety: This document describes the process by which Outward Bound International Trains new Safety Reviewers (members only)

Australian Adventure Standards

1. Challenge Course
2. Abseiling
3. Rock Climbing Walls

Other Safety Links

UK Health & Safety Executive
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/

5 Steps to Risk Assessment
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf

Directors Responsibility for health & Safety
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg343.pdf