Safety &

Every activity is assessed in advance for physical, environmental, and psychological risk. Activities are designed to be challenging but proportionate to participant capability.

Facilitators hold current First Aid and CPR certification. Remote-area first aid, mental health first aid, and Working with Children Checks are held where the role and setting require them.

Forge maintains satellite communications (PLB / satellite messenger) on every remote intake, with documented check-in protocols and a primary base contact.

An Emergency Action Plan accompanies every intake, covering injury, illness, fire, severe weather, missing persons, and evacuation. Facilitators rehearse the plan before each intake.

Comprehensive first aid kits are carried at all times. Participant medical disclosures are reviewed in advance and held confidentially with the lead facilitator.

Forge maintains public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Personal travel and ambulance cover remain the participant's responsibility.

All incidents and near-misses are documented and reviewed to improve future intakes. Serious incidents are reported to relevant authorities and insurers as required by law.

Any participant or facilitator may halt an activity at any time if they identify a safety concern.