News & Views for Local YHA Groups
This suggested list is due to the many groups who shared their expertise to enable the list to be compiled. Please do not accept it as a be all and end all. These are just guidance notes to help focus your mind when planning a trip. Continue reading…
At the request of some groups these guidance notes have been put together about the recommended contents of First Aid Kits for use by Hostelling and Local Groups. Please note that these are only guidance notes for ‘general purpose’ use, where specialist outdoor activities are undertaken the contents may need to be amended in line with recommendations of the appropriate sport governing body.
This is a quick reminder of the major points related to typical hill walking accidents. Leaders should consider following a First - Aid Course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training or reading up on the subject. Going up into the hills, hoping for the best is poor practice.
The following information was produced for the 2001 NHLGC conference by David Allen, Operations Officer (Health & Safety) - 22/02/01.
All the world’s a hill,
And all the men and women merely walkers;
They have their descents and their approach walks,
And one man in his time makes many hikes, Continue reading…
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