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Challenging
But relatively safe
Perceived Risk
No real challenge
Generally safe
Real Risk
DANGEROUS!!!
Chain of events:
Media coverage initial story reported
Public response sadness, dismay, outrage
Investigation by police into circumstances
Coroners inquest into cause of injury or death
Media coverage results published for public
Public response call for action or inaction
Criminal or civil proceedings charges laid if
breeches in law
Industry self-regulation changes to industry
standards, ratios, certification, safety standards,
documentation and evaluation of activity
Government legislation changes to legislation
to prevent incident happening again.
Water Minister Tim Holding has told paramedics he got lost on Mount
Feathertop after falling 100 metres down the mountain during his
attempt to climb the peak.Mr Holding - who went missing on Sunday in
freezing conditions - was reunited with his parents and partner at the
Bright Oval after his dramatic air rescue this morning. He appeared
tired and drawn after arriving at The Alfred hospital this afternoon but
told the waiting media that he was feeling better now.
The Alfred's Dr De Villiers Smit said Mr Holding was doing very well. He
was in the emergency department and would be kept in hospital for
observation overnight. Mr Holding, who has no major injuries, is being
treated for slight dehydration and is on an intravenous drip. He does
not have hypothermia.Dr Smith said Mr Holding was in good spirits and
wanted to thank everyone for their support.
Read the public responses (via blog) and highlight one that
encapsulates the publics view about this rescue, to then share with the
class
Media
coverage results of
coroners report published for public
Public
Police
Government
legislation changes to
legislation to prevent incident
happening again.
Industry
self-regulation changes to
industry standards, ratios,
certification, safety standards,
documentation and evaluation of
activity