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    KNOW ME BETTER

    IDENTIFY THEM!
    Environmental Hazards of Outdoor
    Recreational Activities

    Robert Ernst (2003) emphasizes that, “most of us know that when


    we are outdoors, exposure to the mix of heat, humidity, and sun
    can lead to serious heatrelated illnesses. But a number of other
    problems can occur from sunburns to insect bites and stings.”
    With these, he enumerates guidelines when assessing
    environmental hazard, you need to look at the following factors
    class.
    Factors asessesing Environmental Hazards
    • 1. Location and terrain
    The terrain is defined as the specific physical features of an area of land. The
    location and the terrain contribute to the hazardous conditions when staying and
    walking into the site. Below are some environmental hazards that depend upon
    your location and terrain:
    • Uneven surfaces, wet grass, and mud
    • Holes in the ground can cause trips or falls.
    • Rocky trails
    • Exposed ledges
    • Darkness
    • Poison ivy
    2. Season/Climate
    for approaching storms or changing weather conditions. Some areas are
    susceptible to certain types of severe weather. Weather hazards include:
    • Lightning and thunderstorms,
    • Flooding and flash flooding,
    • Strong winds and tornadoes,
    • Freezing rain and hail, and
    • Being Overexpose to sun.
    3. Equipment and Transportation
    Keep your equipment in good condition. Inspect them before your trip. Do not
    wait until you are at the trail-head. Beyond the activity, the equipment and
    driving/ transportation are also considered environmental hazards.
    Equipment:
    • Broken stove
    • Boots not broken in
    • Improper clothing
    • Inoperative equipment
    Driving/Transportation:
    • Bad road conditions
    • Darkness
    • Unfamiliar road
    • Difficult road (Class I-VI)
    • Other erratic drivers
    • Pedestrians/cyclists
    Ten essential equipment in mountaineering
    Ten essential equipment in mountaineering
    1.Navigation
    2.Headlamp
    3.Sun-protection
    4.First aid
    5.Knife
    6.Fire
    7.Shelter
    8.Extra food
    9.Extra water
    10.Extra clothes
    Commonly used life saving equipment in
    Aquatic activities.
    • 1.Life jackets
    • 2.Safety helmets
    • 3.Safety harnesses
    • 4.Lifebuoys
    • 5.First aid kits
    • 6.Maps
    • 7.Distress signals
    • 8.Radios
    • 9.Weather gauge
    • Personal locator
    ADRIAN G. ARIBATO
    BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IV
    PRE SERVICE TEACHER

    CONTACT NO. 09510586006


    FB ACCOUNT: ADRIAN ARIBATO

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