Question

Explain the following Risk and Hazards and why it occurs during hiking activities. Write your answers at the back of this page or on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Hikers getting lost.
2. Medical incidents such as strokes, heart attacks and illnesses.
3. Fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration and heat exhaustion.
4. Injuries from slips and falls on the trail.
5. Injuries caused by animals, snakes and insects on the trail.
6. Hikers getting trapped or injured by forces of nature such as flooding, veld fires and lightning.
7. Injuries brought about by criminal attacks, assaults and robberies.

Answer 1

Answer: 3. Hikers biggest mistake is not staying dehydrated.

1. The other thing is they might not have the right equipment and get lost.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Hikers getting lost

• Even if they are familiar with the terrain, hikers might become lost in the dark and at night, since the absence of light can be quite confusing when attempting to navigate, perhaps causing them to overlook key landmarks or trail turnoffs.

2. Medical incidents such as strokes, heart attacks, and illnesses.

• Strokes, heart attacks, and diseases are examples of medical events. Fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration, and heat exhaustion are all symptoms of heat exhaustion. Slips and falls on the path cause injuries.

3. Fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration, and heat exhaustion.

• In hot weather, hikers should be cautious about three types of heat-related illnesses: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. When you're dehydrated, you'll get leg or belly cramps and sweat more than usual, which is known as heat cramping

4. Injuries from slips and falls on the trail.

• Hiking may take you over rugged, unexpected terrain, which can result in skin injuries such as cuts and scratches. Trips, slips, and falls can result in bruises and scratches on your hands, elbows, and knees due to tree roots, loose pebbles, and slick spots of ice and mud. In the meanwhile, the sun can create painful sunburns.

5. Injuries caused by animals, snakes, and insects on the trail.

• Make sure they're completely covered at all times. If you were to get bitten by a bear right now, you should have at least a medkit in the bag you took with you at all times.

6. Hikers get trapped or injured by forces of nature such as flooding, veld fires, and lightning.

• In case of injury, try to stay calm and take time to assess the situation.

7. Injuries brought about by criminal attacks, assaults, and robberies.

• I'm just going to say it right now: you shouldn't be out there.

Things to remember

1. Preparedness and Planning
2. Strength in Numbers on the Hiking Trail
3. Keeping An Eye on the Weather
4. Hiking Gear, Clothing and Safety Equipment
5. Safety while Hiking

Hope this helps! Have a good day. If you have any following questions please feel free to comment or leave me a message. - Lu