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| Queensland Adventure Activity Standards (QAAS) |
| What are Adventure Activity Standards (AAS)? |  |
Adventure Activity Standards (AAS) are minimum, voluntary guidelines for organisations conducting outdoor recreation activities where the participants are dependant on the activity provider.
The AAS were developed to promote:
Safety for both participants and providers
Understanding of the minimum requirements for running quality, accountable adventure activities
Knowledge for industry, public consumers, insurers and the legal system
The AAS are NOT statutory standards by law. In Queensland, legal liability for injuries or property damage is primarily governed by the law of Contract and Negligence which are described within each AAS introduction.
Rather, the AAS have been established as guidelines to minimum standards and responsibilities. This was achieved by engaging in consultation across the outdoor industry so that a single and consistent set of guidelines could be established and agreed by the contributors. The result is this first version of the AAS providing information for stakeholders of safe and sustainable practices in the outdoors.
The AAS provide an opportunity for those who lead and participate in outdoor activities to have an opportunity to be appropriately informed of the responsibilities, duty of care and legal expectations they should meet. Further they help to guide knowledge of the appropriate duty of care required for self, others and the environment.
To view the standards for each activity please click on the named links below - please note that while the AAS refer to older Workplace Health and Safety Acts, the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is now in force and applies in all cases:
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| The Queensland Adventure Activity Standards | |
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As living documents, the AAS will require updates. If you identify any errors, or have suggestions on how the QAAS might be improved we are keen to hear from you. Constructive feedback on layout, content, presentation, detail and/or omissions are welcome.
Please send your comments to qaas@qorf.org.au
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