ID: GISHR03

 Date Identified: 26 Jan 20
WBS Item:

None

 Threat: General Injuries

 

 Rating

Low (down from Moderate)
Probability: Seldom (down from Context: Hunting geocaches on Goat Island is an outdoor activity in a wild environment. There will likely be:

·         Biting insects, ticks, and spiders;

·         Poisonous and thorny plants,

·         Dangerous animals,

·         Tripping and falling hazards, and

·         Tree climbing hazards for caches located in trees.

These hazards can lead to injuries from the superficial (scrapes, abrasions, cuts, rashes, bumps on the head, etc.) to minor (twisted ankles, sprains, etc.) to moderate (Lyme’s disease, broken bones, head injuries, etc.).

 

According to a Google search, neither South Dakota nor Nebraska has any venomous snakes in the area of Goat Island. While this reduces the chance of a severe snake bite, the PDT still recommends caution.
Severity: Marginal
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This is a risk inherent on all outdoor adventures in the wilderness.
SH Risk Responses:
Avoid or mitigate Buddy system. The PDT will break all the cache hunters down into teams of 12-20.   Many will work together to maximize finding of caches. Teams staying in groups, working together, will increase the chances of someone spotting a hazard before anyone succumbs to it. If an individual does get hurt, this hunting buddies will reduce response times.
Avoid or mitigate The PDT will remind all who hunt for caches on Goat Island to refresh their skills in first aid and to become familiar with the hazards on Goat Island before going.
Avoid or mitigate If enough people commit to going, the planning team will try to arrange for an emergency boat team from either the National Park Service or the local emergency responders. Having them on site would significantly reduce response times.
Accept This is a risk inherent to any outdoor adventure activity in the wild.
SH Risk Controls:
Accepted This is a risk inherent to any outdoor adventure activity in the wild.
   
Status: Combining many the risk responses should reduce the probability from “Likely” to “Unlikely.” This, in turn, reduces the risk from “High” to “Low.” “Low” is an acceptable range for a safety risk.

 

 
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