Auckland Bot Soc Health and Safety Guide

The Bot Soc committee prioritises health and safety in planning our trips, considering access and seasonal factors. We expect trip leaders to choose safe destinations, note hazards, and outline track conditions in trip advertisements. We want members to know they participate in trips at their own risk, should assess their abilities, and be aware trips cater for varied fitness levels. Members must pay attention to trip hazards identified in the news sheet, discuss concerns with leaders and bring necessary gear and medications. The guide details things such as when you leave a trip early, where we need you to notify the leader, especially on rural trips where we don’t want to leave anyone behind. Please read this guide and let a committee member know if you have any concerns or suggestions for amendments.

Your Safety on an Auckland Bot Soc Field Trip

Bot Soc is member’s safety during our trips is a high priority for the committee. We carefully plan each field trip, taking into account accessibility and seasonal conditions.

Here's what you need to know:

For Members:

- Participate at your own risk; assess your fitness level.

- Discuss any concerns with trip leaders beforehand.

- Pay attention to trip hazards and bring necessary gear and medications.

- Notify the leader if leaving a trip early; avoid returning alone.

- Stay home if feeling unwell or displaying Covid symptoms.

For Trip Leaders:

- Choose safe destinations and share them in trip newsletter ads.

- Identify hazards and track conditions in trip details.

- Members join at their own risk; assess their abilities and gear up accordingly.

- Trip hazards and concerns should be communicated with leaders.

- Notify the leader if leaving a trip early.

- Members feeling unwell or with Covid symptoms should skip the trip.

Read the full Auckland Botanical Society Health & Safety Policy here