Adventure Tourism Case Study

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ANALYSE RISK AND SAFETY SYSTEMS IN
A TOURISM OPERATION Question One:
a). Why must this kayak company adhere to the new Activity Adventure regulations? According to the New Zealand Herald...“The government’s new workplace health and safety regulator, Worksafe NZ, ordered safety audits on all adventure tourism operators, and that these new regulations are aimed at improving the safety of the adventure tourism industry after a string of fatal accidents in recent years.” b). Having read the articles, in your opinion which view do you agree with and why? The 'kayak company owner' or the 'UK father'? (Give at least three points for discussion)
In my opinion, concerning each report and incidences, I agree that each person has a valid …show more content…

Also the customer pays for a walking tour but the terrain is easy to walk over and no safety equipment is necessary to cover the grounds at Hobbiton. b). WAITOMO ADVENTURES : - (Waitomo Adventures is considered an Adventure Activity)
1. According to the Department of Labour: Appendix 1: of the Health and Safety in employment (Adventures Activities) Regulations 2011 – Guidance for Operators: That to be covered by the regulations, an activity must meet certain criteria as defined within. As you will find that Waitomo Adventures fits into these regulations. 2. There is definitely a deliberate exposure, of their customers, to a risk of serious …show more content…

The customer pays willing to be at risk but also knowing that they will be looked after trained guides, who know how to use the special equipment needed to keep their customers safe and be able to enjoy the adrenaline rush. Question Three:
According to the guidance document, would either company be considered 'guided' in relation to the new regulations? Is so How?
a). HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOURS
Hobbiton does not fall under the 'guided' clause as they are not trained or instructed about routes to be taken in 'dangerous terrain' or in 'dangerous waters' (as defined in this guidance document). Nor does Hobbiton accompany from a distance, supervising, leading the participant to believe that assistance would be rapidly available if they encounter difficulty
b). WAITOMO ADVENTURES
Waitomo Adventures falls under every rule that the Appendix 1: of the Health and Safety in employment (Adventures Activities) Regulations 2011 – Guidance for Operators, so they need to ensure all the rules are followed by management and staff. Page Break
Question Four:
Company/s that fit all the criteria to undergo a Worksafe NZ safety audit include the list of the eight (8) sections that the safety audit will include?
a). Waitomo Adventures is an Adventure Activity
1. Safety Management System

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