Coming Events.

Risk Management Plans - Webinar

Wednesday February 11th, 2026 - 7:00 pm

A risk management plan is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing potential risks that could impact the safety, success, and legal responsibilities of an activity or operation. It helps ensure that everyone involved is prepared to handle unexpected situations effectively, reducing the likelihood of harm and protecting the organization or individuals involved.  We are aware that when teaching ORCKA courses there is an element of risk inherent in the activities. To be an ORCKA member in good standing all Organization Members need to have in place a current Risk Management Plan that is actively followed by your instructors, staff, volunteers and trip leaders.

The purpose of this webinar is to offer guidance to members in the creation or updating of their Risk Management Plans. We will guide you through the questions you need to consider about your organization and its activities to understand the inherent risks and what safety standards and procedures should be put in place to help mitigate the risk. It will apply to ORCKA courses across all disciplines, including day and overnight trips. There will be some discussion and sharing on crisis management but the focus of this webinar is on prevention and preparedness. Examples and tools will be provided as well as follow-up support.