Risk Management

Alcohol & Drugs

Guidance for managing drug and alcohol related risks in adventure activities.

A document prepared by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that provides guidance for managing drug and alcohol-related risks in adventure activity workplaces. It helps you determine the best way to manage drug and alcohol-related safety risks in your organisation.

Alcohol and drugs at work

Drugs and alcohol testing and employment law, developed by Employment New Zealand..

Alcohol and other drugs in the workplace - an employer’s guide

An employer's guide to managing drugs and alcohol in the workplace, developed by a range of agencies, including ACC, NZ Drug Foundation, and the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand.

Alcohol Drug Helpline

0800 787 797: the main national helpline in New Zealand for people struggling with alcohol and drugs.

Alcohol.org.nz

The New Zealand Health Promotion Agency’s website on alcohol.

Drug and alcohol programme and management

A fact sheet on drug and alcohol management policies prepared by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Drugs and Alcohol: managing the risk - jet boat and raft operators

Safety guidelines on managing risks from alcohol and other drugs for jet boat and raft operators by Maritime New Zealand.

Drug, alcohol and substance impairment - a sample policy

A sample drug, alcohol and substance impairment policy from the Civil Aviation Authority.

Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis - a guide for the outdoor industry

A short guide to treating anaphylactic allergic reactions for adventure tourism operators written by Peak Safety.

First Aid Good Practice Guide

A guide to good first aid practice written by the old Department of Labour.

FLASH activity risk assessment tool – rationale

An outline of the rationale for the Factors Likely to Accentuate Serious Harm (FLASH) risk assessment tool.

FLASH tool template

An Excel spreadsheet version of the FLASH risk assessment tool.

Metservice website

The official website of New Zealand's national meteorological service, with information on weather for the entire country, including long-term 10-day forecasts.

Mountain Safety Council Resources

Resources on outdoor safety from the Mountain Safety Council, including guides for specific activities, safety codes, forms and stories.

Outdoor First Aid Kit content list

A list of things that should be in an outdoor adventure operator's first aid kit.

Working with participants of mixed ability

A guide to working with disabled participants from YMCA Central.