Developing,
implementing and maintaining a safety management system (SMS) requires a big
effort. To assist adventure tourism providers in this task, a new handbook has
been published. It gives simple step-by-step guidance and is completely aligned
with the requirements of ISO 21101 for adventure tourism.
ISO
21101:2014 outlines the requirements of a safety management system for
adventure tourism activity providers.
A
provider can use ISO 21101:2014 for the following:
- to enhance safety
performance;
- to meet expectations
for participant and staff safety;
- to demonstrate safe
practice;
- to support compliance
with applicable legal requirements.
ISO
21101:2014 can be used by all types and sizes of providers, operating in
different geographic, cultural and social environments. Adventure Tourism Safety
Management System as per IS / ISO 21101:2014 :- Reduces of risk and increase
safety, Conformity to regulatory requirements, Increases access to more
markets.
Adventure
tourism is a global industry growing in importance. Whether provided on a
commercial, not-for-profit or charitable basis, adventure tourism activities
involve an accepted, inherent element of risk and challenge. Taking risks
brings rewards but also brings dangers. In order to maximize the rewards,
adventure tourism activity providers need to operate as safely as practicable.
This
International Standard, ISO/TR 21102 and ISO 21103 provide a basis for
adventure tourism activity providers to plan, communicate about, and deliver
adventure tourism activities as safely as practicable.
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