Algonquin College

Risk Assessment Sheet

Frontenac Trip Emergency Response Plan
INTRODUCTION
The following risk assessment covers the likelihood and severity of hazards we may encounter on the seven-day trip through Frontenac Park
through April 16-23, 2016.
Activity Title: Hiking/ Camping
Location: Northern Frontenac park

Probability

Abbreviated Injury Scale

Risk

Unlikely

Minor

Low

probable

Moderate

Medium

Occasional

Serious

High

likely

Severe

Guaranteed

Critical

Maximum

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Hazards
(objective/Subject
ive)

Description

Probability

Severity

Risk

Steep Slopes, rough

terrain,

Large boulders, escarpment, wet trails

Soft tissue Injuries

Cuts, scrapes, abrasions

Animal attack

Bear, snakes, wolves, moose, etc.

Bug bites/stings

Mosquitos, black flies, etc.

Inadequate
preparation

Forgetting gear, food, etc.

Vehicle breakdown

Run out of fuel, over-heating, brake

problems, or electrical problems

Gear malfunction

Broken straps, therma-rests, zippers

whisperlites

Car accidents

Fender benders, head on collisions,

intersection collisions, etc.

Hypothermia

Moderate to severe

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Prevention, Mitigation, Control

Remain on trail, wear appropriate shoes
To prevent and mitigate injury we will walk
on established trails, and to control we will
have adequate first aid kit as well as our
whole group has Wilderness first responder
To prevent animal attacks, we will make
sure to walk on trail, clean up all our litter,
and to control we will have walking sticks
that can be used as a weapon if
To prevent bug bites, we will wear bug
spray, to mitigate we will wear layers to
cover up our skin, and to control we will
bring medicine
Make adequate lists with everything we
need and to get done. Ensure to double
check lists and gear.
Make sure the car is inspected before
hand, use the car properly, call CAA if
something is wrong. We have a contact
who can drive us if something like this
happens.
To prevent gear malfunction, we will make
sure equipment works before we depart on
trip, to mitigate we will use gear correctly,
and to control we will bring repair kits
To avoid any car accidents, we will obey
the speed limit, remain sober, use
seatbelts, and have our most experienced
driver drive
To prevent weather related medical

Dehydration

Minor to severe

Major injuries

Blunt trauma, head injuries, chest injuries

Fatigue

From not enough sleep, or after long days

Weather related

Lightning strike, rain or snow, wind, cold,

sunny, or hot

Group Dynamics

Disagreements, arguments, etc.

illness

Food poisoning, flu, asthma, etc.

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problems, we will prepare for all possible

weather conditions, by bringing season
appropriate clothing, sun protection and
abstain from wearing cotton
To prevent dehydration, we will drink
plenty of water and replenish our
electrolytes with mio liquid drink
To prevent major injuries we will decrease
exposure, to mitigate we will hike and
camp responsibly, and to control we will
bring a comprehensive first aid kit, as well
all have our WFR, SFA.
To prevent fatigue, we will go to bed at an
appropriate time each night that ensures
we get at least 8 hrs of sleep. To mitigate
we will eat energy rich food, and to control
we will take breaks when necessary
Stay away from conductive material such
as sand, and find cover. For snow, cold,
and wind we will ensure to carry proper
layers and find spots with good cover and
insulated surfaces. For heat we will keep
hydrated and ensure that we have suffice
amounts of breaks and shade, and for the
sun we will have sunscreen and hats.
To prevent poor group dynamics, we will
set goals we all agree on, respect each
others opinions and decisions, and allow TL
to make final decisions. Many of these
goals will be discussed prior to the trip and
on daily trip debriefs.
Follow the LNT camp triangle, wash our
hands after using the bathroom and before
cooking, cook food thoroughly, and follow
other proper camping techniques. In the

Allergic reaction

Stuffy noes, itch eyes, itchy skin, swelling

Blister

A small pocket of fluid caused by forceful

rubbing

Boredom

Stop enjoying trip, excess time

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case of illness, we will have proper first aid

put in place and shorter escape routes put
in place in the case of emergency.
Avoid cross contaminating food, recognize
common symptoms, Bring Benadryl and
Epi pen if anyone requires it. Call 911 if
severe allergic reaction ensues, and inform
the school of any evacuation necessary.
Where proper fitting socks and shoes,
bring moleskin, treat early signs of blister.
In the case one occurs that is of higher
concern then we have back up shoes that
wont put as much pressure on the
persons foot/feet and will re-adjust our
route if necessary.
Stick to route cards, bring stuff to do at
camp and have fun activities set up in the
case of excess time.