Emergency Procedures

Your supervisor will be nearby at all times during your expedition. You will be taught how to deal with an injury or emergency during your training as well as who to call and how.

Most incidents can be avoided with good preparation and decision making, however, on very rare occasions things can go wrong; this could be something as simple as a member of your team tripping and hurting their ankle leaving them unable to walk.

If this does happen it's important that you know how to act and what to do. The below sections give an overview of the procedure that you will be taught.

What to do in an Emergency

Keep calm, do not put yourself or team in danger

When something goes wrong it can be a stressful or even scary experience. Take a deep breath, clam down and take the time to process what has happened and what you're going to do next.

Do not put yourself or your teammates in a dangerous situation; for example, if someone falls into some water and you follow in after them trying to help then you may end up in trouble too.

2. Assess the casualty & give First Aid

Carry out your Primary Survey - what is the main concern?
How severe is the injury/incident?
- - What is their pain level out of 10?
  - Can you see any swelling/bruising/deformity?
  - Can they move or stand?
What help do you need?
- - Your Supervisor or Emergency Services?

3. Gather & write down information

Who is the casualty?
- - Name
  - Age
What happened and when?
What is the casualties condition?
Where are you?
- - Get a 6-figure grid-reference
  - Use OS Maps - Locate Me

4. Get help

Check for mobile phone signal
For critical/life-threatening situations: dial 999 ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue
If non-critical call your Supervisor
Always inform your supervisor or Emergency Contact by phone or text message if you contact Emergency Services

5. Monitor casualty & keep EVERYONE warm and dry until help arrives

Help will get to you as soon as possible but it could take a little while
Keep everyone warm & dry
Set up tents if needed
Continue to monitor casualty and inform Emergency Services/your Supervisor if anything changes

OS Maps App

OS Maps is a free app on Android and Apple smartphones. We strongly recommend that participants download this app onto their smartphone before arrival on the expedition.
Create a free account
Use the "Locate me" feature
If you need to fetch help, and require a confirmation of your location, then participants should use this app. It will display your 6-figure Grid Reference that you must record and pass onto your Supervisor or Mountain Rescue.