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Wilderness hygiene isn’t just about getting rid of your stink – it’s crucial for the health and well-being of both our staff and clients. Poor hygiene can lead to urinary tract infections, nasty rashes, GI illnesses, dental infections, and a number of other preventable diseases. It can be difficult to stay clean in the wilderness, but being dirty in the wilderness is a choice. For the sake of your health (and those of us who have to smell you), here are a few hygiene tips to help you stay as healthy and fresh in the wilderness as possible:
Pre-Activity Setup, Safety And Equipment Checks
Pre-Activity Setup, Safety And Equipment Checks
The Guide prepared all personal hygiene equipment prior to arrival of participants, this includes;
2 hand washing basins are provided with adequate water, soap, hand sanitiser and hand towels – one near the toilet and one near the food serving area
Adequate amounts of toilet paper and hand sanitiser are readily available in the toilets
The toilets and showers are in a clean and presentable
Pre-Activity Safety Briefing
Pre-Activity Safety Briefing
The Guide explains and/or demonstrates the use of personal hygiene equipment and system including;
Avoiding cross contamination between the toilet hand wash and food hand wash basins
Highlights the importance of good personal hygiene in an outdoor environment
Encourages participants to wash hands and face regularly; especially before meals and after using the toilet
Conduct And Supervise The Activity
Conduct And Supervise The Activity
A considerate and common sense approach to personal hygiene is encouraged
The Guide role models appropriate personal hygiene
The Guide periodically checks the state of the toilets and showers
The Guide replenishes any consumables required
The Guide maintains the toilets and personal hygiene areas/equipment in a suitable state
Conclude The Activity And Return Equipment
Conclude The Activity And Return Equipment
The Guide ensures the toilets and showers are clean and presentable for future use
The toilets and showers are secured upon departure
Pickup and re-supply of portable toilets is considered and/or arranged.
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