Proper management of toileting during Canyoning activities or other activities where toilets are not available is essential to avoid infection risks environmental contamination.
The Guide ensures that human waste containers are disposed of properly
Adequate equipment is carried to enable the emergency toileting when away from constructed toilets. Each group must carry the following poop kit:
Trowel
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper
Zip Lock bags
Surgical gloves
Doggie Poop bag
Small dry bag
A suitably robust and resealable container is carried; a plastic lunch box may be used if required.
The Guide highlights the likely time frames where toilets will not be available
The Guide articulates that faeces and hygiene wipes are sealed and carried to a suitable disposal facility
Urination in the field is only permitted in a suitable secluded area and at least 150m away from any creek or water source
Participants are offered a suitable container and hygiene wipes if they need to defecate
Participants are advised to seal the used container using tape then seal it in a garbage bag
Participants remain responsible to carrying and disposing of the contents and container