Safety

Safety is something we put extremely high in RAMP, and we always make sure to have a good security network.

On the trip RAMP has:

• Firs-aid equipment
• S.O.S. transmitter
• NMT 450 Benefon Emergency phone, with extra battery
• Radioconnection
• Given map references to 113 and to the rescue helicopter bases
• Health forms (that must be filled in by each participant and guide)
• Insurance in Gjensidige NOR
• Course in canoe rescuing with the participants
• Good and solid equpiment

Qualified guides

RAMP only brings qualified and verified guides. This implies that a guide must

• be qualified by the RIFs (Rediscovery International Foundation) standards within
  • guidance and support
  • communication
  • conflict solving
  • group dynamics and group processes
  • use of nature
  • safety
  • program development
  • life saving and first-aid
• have attended one of RAMPs tailor-made guide courses, and then be approved by RAMP after this
• have attended a first-aid course
• have knowledge within navigation
• have spotless certificate of good conduct (police records are required)
• have training within canoe and safety (there will also be canoe drilling on the trip with the participants for the most safe conduct)

Blisters must be nursed well!