Risk Management Consulting

Gregor Wilson - Risk Management Consultant

Gregor has worked in the outdoor pursuits industry for the past 10 years and specialized in sea kayak guiding, and risk management He completed an intensive guide training program at the University College of the Cariboo in Kamloops, BC. Some of his studies have included Risk Management, WCB Supervisor Safety Management, Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Search and Rescue Management, Swiftwater Rescue II, Avalanche Technician level I to name a few. He also acts Mountain Safety Manager for Ski Wentworth. More ...

Risk Management Audit

A complete overview of existing policies, procedures, promotional materials, liability waiver, medical form, trip objectives, emergency response plans, safety equipment, etc. Includes a report summarizing recommendations with suggestions for how to implement them.

Specific Risk Management Needs

Specific Risk Management work on risk management plans, policies, procedures, promotional materials, liability waivers, rental agreements, emergency response plans, safety equipment, medical forms, etc. Includes a report summarizing recommendations with suggestion for how to implement them.

Staff Training Options

Risk Management Primer
Include this dynamic educational 8 hour seminar in your pre-season staff training program. Staff are given the opportunity to practice problem solving and decision making through presentation of an assortment of realistic scenarios based on actual program and trip logistics likely to be encountered in the field. Each scenario will include extensive debriefing and appropriate education to compensate for comprehension deficiencies.

Staff policies, procedures, trip objectives, contingency planning and other materials related to risk management will be reviewed prior to this session.

Accident Handling: Mastering Realistic Field Conditions
Include this 8 hour seminar in your pre-season staff training program. Staff are given the opportunity to practice patient evacuation and/or rescue skills under realistic field conditions:

• Poor or slippery footing, steep slopes, creek crossings, bush whacking, etc.
• Using equipment and resources available: Safety equipment, communication devices, boats vehicles, aircraft, etc.
• Staff to client ratios and group size.
• Overnight simulations on request.