• BS 8848:2014

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    Specification for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions and adventurous activities outside the United Kingdom

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2019

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Terms and definitions
    3 The venture
    4 Risk management
    5 People
    6 Venture elements
    7 Review
    8 Claim of conformity by the
      venture provider
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - The venture provider's
            guide to BS 8848
    Annex B (informative) - Information to be
            supplied to the participant by the venture
            provider: for visits, fieldwork, expeditions
            and adventure holidays outside the UK
    Annex C (informative) - BS 8848:2014 Self-declaration
            of conformity: supporting documentation and
            checklist
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines requirements for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions and adventurous activities undertaken for educational, research, training or recreational purposes outside the United Kingdom.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions and adventurous activities undertaken for educational, research, training or recreational purposes outside the United Kingdom. It applies to ventures: where the hazards are such that, without consideration by competent people, the level of risk would be significant; at any location, including challenging terrain, remote regions, climatic extremes or where unfamiliar cultural experiences or health hazards can be expected; organized for groups or individuals; planned, managed and evaluated by organizations, including commercial companies, educational establishments, voluntary or charitable organizations and independent groups or individuals.

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    Committee SVS/2
    Development Note Supersedes BS 8848(2007) & 13/30270871 DC. (04/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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