If you want to explore remote areas or 4WD territory , always travel with another vehicle .
Identify the risks
It could rain , making the track impassable
It could take longer than planned
A member of our party could get injured on the way
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Likelihood assessment Consequences assessment
Mitigation strategies or actions
Very likely |
Moderate |
Check the weather |
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conditions before you |
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leave |
Very likely |
Minor |
Advise someone of your plans and check in with them when you arrive
Carry additional food and water
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Unlikely |
Severe |
Take a first aid course before you leave
Carry a first aid kit suitable for remotearea travel
Carry an emergency communications device suitable for remote areas
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Reassess the risks and consequences
The risk is unlikely to occur and if it does , we have the ability to deal with the situation
The risk is now unlikely to occur and if it does , we have the ability to deal with the situation
The risk is still unlikely to occur and if it does , we have the ability to deal with the situation