Safety Resources

Everyone has a shared responsibility for keeping Orienteering safe, fun and enjoyable for all. In this page you can find all the documents, including guidance and policies from British Orienteering, and the Safety Advisory Group.

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What Equipment do I need?

What if I Have a Medical Condition?What Should I do in an Emergency?What Should I do to Stay Safe?

How do I Know my Child is Ready to Run Solo?

Emergency Response Planning

Event Emergency Procedures

Event Cancellation and Curtailment

Extreme Heat Guidance (British Orienteering)

Extreme Cold Guidance High Winds Guidance Rain/Flooding Guidance Fog Guidance

Electrical Storm Guidance

First Aid

First Aid Guidance

Risk Assessment and Risk Management

Fire Safety - Indoor Assembly Areas

Specific Considerations for Particular Event Types

Specific Safety Considerations for Night Events Specific Safety Considerations for Major-Multiday Events

Lone Working Guidance

Risk Assessment and Risk Management

Specific Considerations for Particular Event Types

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