QUOTE(knumskul @ Dec 21 2022, 01:31 AM)
blanket84 midlanderJust remembered I went camping near Broga hill last month. Here's my risk assessment for my own safety. This was my 3rd time camping, so not an experienced camper.
I checked all of this out via Google maps prior to booking. Any idiot and a half could do the same.
Campsite topology - Plateau of a hill, elevation of 100m, no rivers nearby (no risk of floods/landslides)
Surrounding terrain - Slightly bigger hill of 200m elevation with valley between, no risk of water flooding over.
Flora - bare plateau with few trees around mostly on edge of camping zones. No risk of falling branches. Surrounding had
Temperature - looks misty, assumed 20-23ish degrees. Brought a jumper just in case.
Closest town (for emergencies) - Semenyih, 16 mins drive.
Daily checks on weather forecast from 3 days prior.
All non technical things within my control to check for free and within 10mins.
It’s good that you did your own risk assessment. I myself would do the same as risk management is pretty much my expertise. But then, how many people actually do their own risk assessment? How many people actually wear seatbelt for safety reason? How many people actually obey to speed limit for safety reason? How many people actually force their kids to buckle up for safety reason? I would say only minority.
Hence why the authority must be responsible to ensure that safety regulations are strictly enforced, this include the safety of all type of premises that involved the public.
In this case, the operator failed to apply for license to operate as camping site. One might argue that there is no such regulation, but then, had the operator actually enquire for license, they authority has no other choice but to make up a new regulation as once they approve for them to operate (as camping site), they would have to bear the safety responsibility for the site.