Training on unfamiliar surfaces, such as asphalt, dirt, or grass, can lead to unexpected injuries like shin splints, muscle strains, and more. It's essential to recognize potential hazards and take the necessary precautions to ensure safety. Risk assessments should be kept for any audits and inspections that may be carried out. If an injury occurs, the details of the incident should be kept for five years.
When planning outdoor activities, it's important to consider air quality and temperature. People with allergies or asthma should avoid exercising in poor air quality conditions. Principals and school staff should follow the procedures and resources section on outdoor activities in the Policy and Counseling Library (PAL). Corporate and regional staff should also consult relevant information.
Employees who work outdoors for long periods of time should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment. When exercising outdoors, it's important to wear shoes that fit well and have grip. The weather can sometimes hinder achieving fitness goals due to a decrease in motivation, fear of injury, or uncertainty about how to dress for both comfort and fitness level. Outdoor activities can present a number of hazards to a person's health and well-being.
When outdoor transmission has occurred, it has often been associated with close interactions in environments where people mingle indoors and outdoors. With the right knowledge and plan, you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round. Make sure to monitor your health if you have pre-existing conditions and have the necessary equipment available during outdoor activity. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes that fit well and have grip for the activity you are participating in.
By taking the necessary precautions, you can reduce the risks associated with outdoor fitness activities.
