As a profession there is a need to come to some agreement over our
operational definitions. One of the central definitions is that of 'RISK',
whilst I am clear in my own mind about real and perceived risk, I read in a
publication recently the following:
Risk= (Probability x Magnitude) + Public Outrage
Aside from risk to the profession, or the facilitator this would suggest
that an individual at risk from a rock fall would be exposed to different
levels of risk depending on the context. If no other individual knew about
the risk outcome this is a much smaller level of risk than if a public
enquirey occurred after the event.
Am I wrong in my thinking or have I missed something, is the blame society
we live in even eroding our working definitions?
Pete.
Peter Bunyan 01243 816317
Adventure Education Component Leader
School of Physical Education
University College Chichester
Chichester PO19 4PE
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