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Risk Assessments and GPS Trackers for Expeditions
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A thorough risk assessment is a legal and ethical necessity for any Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition or similar outdoor activity. The selection of an appropriate GPS tracker plays a pivotal role in ensuring participant safety. Trackers must be purpose-built for expeditions, capable of operating offline, providing detailed mapping, supporting multiple coordinate systems, and ensuring stringent data security.
Using GPS Trackers to mitigate risk on expeditions and field trips
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The death of the 16-year-old boy in Snowdonia serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of proper supervision and risk management. The coroner’s report highlighted two critical failures: the lack of a comprehensive risk assessment and the lack of appropriate supervision. These are both areas where GPS tracking technology could have had a significant impact.
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