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Breaking down risk taking scenarios to determine the various outcomes
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Identifying the potential risks and putting measures in place to minimise any harm.
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Risk Taking
Risks come with consequences. The term 'risk' can be defined as an action that is taken where there is exposure to danger or loss. Risk-taking behaviour involves making choices that puts a person in a position where the outcome could be negative. It is essential that risks are assessed thoroughly to acknowledge the possible outcomes involved. You may have heard the phrase, “with big risk comes big reward.” While this may be true in terms of personal or financial investment, the opposite situation is also possible – a negative outcome may also result. |
Activity: Watch the 3 clips below and discuss the following:-
1) Why do you think people do this?
2) What are some possible outcomes that could happen if you were to participate in them? (positive or negative)
3) If you were so desperate to be participate, what strategies could you put in place to minimise any potential harm?
1) Why do you think people do this?
2) What are some possible outcomes that could happen if you were to participate in them? (positive or negative)
3) If you were so desperate to be participate, what strategies could you put in place to minimise any potential harm?
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Outcomes of Risk Taking
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Risks may seem exciting as they offer the potential for a desired outcome that can be obtained quickly with little effort. Unfortunately, danger or loss is just as likely to occur. In a situation of risk, it is important to ask yourself, “Am I prepared for the consequences if this does not work?” The consequences can be harmful and therefore must be acknowledged as possible or in the case of extreme risky behaviour – very likely. At other times, you may need to ask yourself, “Am I prepared for the consequences if I do not take a risk?” If risk is necessary in order to save life, protect someone or to take a chance with a relationship, it is important to consider which strategies can be employed to stay safe. Safety, health and wellbeing should always be prioritised, as they will impact your quality of life. |
Did you consider these consequences from the above scenario's?
Assessing Emergency Situations
When a person is injured, or you face an risky siutation, it is important you assess your surroundings for possible dangers immediately before taking action.
You need to recognise that you are not capable of doing things beyond your understanding or skills - but you can take actions to help someone who may need it.
Consider Mr. Beans predicament.
What did he do right (or attempts to do that may have been right?)
What did he do wrong?
Consider.. Have you heard of DRSABCD?
Did he use any of this method?
You need to recognise that you are not capable of doing things beyond your understanding or skills - but you can take actions to help someone who may need it.
Consider Mr. Beans predicament.
What did he do right (or attempts to do that may have been right?)
What did he do wrong?
Consider.. Have you heard of DRSABCD?
Did he use any of this method?
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Consider the following scenarios. Assess and discuss the dangers to yourself, the victim and bystanders in the following situations. Also suggest what course of action you should take to safely handle the scenario, based on what your capabilities are.
Scenario 1
You and your friend are walking across the bridge to Fishpen towards Mitchies. As you walk along, you notice an elderly man laying on the ground in exercise clothing. You call to him from a distance, but there is no response.
Scenario 2
A bunch of your mates agree to head to Magic Mountain with you in the holidays. Your parents drop you off with a packed lunch and water and remind you to drink during the day. It's hot and half way through afternoon, while waiting in line for the rollercoaster, your friend starts to look pale, clammy and complains of a headache. You recall seeing her drink bottle was untouched when you stopped at the bags earlier on.
Scenario 3
While at basketball one Friday after school, your friend, who you know is anaphylactic, complains of a tingly mouth after eating some birthday cake that was brought along to share.
Scenario 4
You walk into the bathroom at the swimming pool to find a young boy on the floor, not moving. You see he is holding a hair dryer that is connected the wall. He doesnt respond to you when ask if he is ok.
Scenario 5
While fishing with your two friends at the river, one of your mates falls into the river after standing on a ledge that was unstable and collapsed. The situation would be fine, but this friend isnt a confident swimmer and starts to panic in the water. You notice sticks nearby that could help.
Scenario 1
You and your friend are walking across the bridge to Fishpen towards Mitchies. As you walk along, you notice an elderly man laying on the ground in exercise clothing. You call to him from a distance, but there is no response.
Scenario 2
A bunch of your mates agree to head to Magic Mountain with you in the holidays. Your parents drop you off with a packed lunch and water and remind you to drink during the day. It's hot and half way through afternoon, while waiting in line for the rollercoaster, your friend starts to look pale, clammy and complains of a headache. You recall seeing her drink bottle was untouched when you stopped at the bags earlier on.
Scenario 3
While at basketball one Friday after school, your friend, who you know is anaphylactic, complains of a tingly mouth after eating some birthday cake that was brought along to share.
Scenario 4
You walk into the bathroom at the swimming pool to find a young boy on the floor, not moving. You see he is holding a hair dryer that is connected the wall. He doesnt respond to you when ask if he is ok.
Scenario 5
While fishing with your two friends at the river, one of your mates falls into the river after standing on a ledge that was unstable and collapsed. The situation would be fine, but this friend isnt a confident swimmer and starts to panic in the water. You notice sticks nearby that could help.
Circle of Control
In all elements of our lives, there are factors we can control and factors that we cannot.
Understanding how to make calculated, level headed decisions while considering risk factors and things that are beyond our control can help to keep us safe.
Below is a list of factors relating to everyday scenarios. Complete the worksheet by identifying the things we CAN control by filling the inside of the circle.
The factors we CANNOT control need to be listed on the outside of the circle.
Discuss with your partner your reasoning as you move through this.
Understanding how to make calculated, level headed decisions while considering risk factors and things that are beyond our control can help to keep us safe.
Below is a list of factors relating to everyday scenarios. Complete the worksheet by identifying the things we CAN control by filling the inside of the circle.
The factors we CANNOT control need to be listed on the outside of the circle.
Discuss with your partner your reasoning as you move through this.
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- My behaviour & actions
- Listening to instructions or warnings
- The weather
- Traffic
- How others behave
- Warnings that are available about the situation
- Considering outcomes
- Ocean conditions
- Safety of equipment available to me
- Safety of infrastructure
- How other people treat me
- How I treat other people
- Routines in society (bus/train timetables etc.)
- Past mistakes or bad decisons
- Being unwell
- My friends/the people I hang out
- Being injured
- Using strategies to identify hazards in a situation
- Asking for help when needed
- Ensuring I have access to help
- Being kind
- Putting my safety first
1. Select TWO factors from inside the circle and discuss what would change to make them out of your control.
2. Select TWO factors from outside the circle and discuss what would change to help you gain control of them.