risks

Question 1

what are the 3 factored risks

Answer 1

-absolute risk(worst-case scenario)
-perceived risk(what we think the risk is without full consideration)
-actual/real risk (risk that exists considering all safety measures)

Question 2

what is a risk

Answer 2

a risk is defined as exposure to harm or loss.

Question 3

what may a loss be

Answer 3

the loss may be physical (health/injury), psychological (embarrassment at failure) or financial (damage to expensive equipment ect.)

Question 4

what may a gain be

Answer 4

a potential gain may also be physical (increased fitness or adrenaline boost), psychological (increased confidence) or financial (prize money or reward)

Question 5

what are the key factors that affect risk

Answer 5

~people involved - skill level,knowledge, experience, fitness, mood
~equipment - using safety gear, equipment failure
~environment - weather, terrain, remoteness, shelter, flora and fauna