Water safety management, risk assessments, and staff training for WA tourism operators running snorkelling tours, swimming experiences, eco tours, and aquatic activities. Perth and Broome WA.
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Australian courts have consistently found that tourism operators have a significant duty of care when taking guests into or near water. This applies to snorkelling tours, swimming experiences, beach excursions, river tours, and any activity where guests may enter or be adjacent to aquatic environments.
A documented water safety management plan, appropriately trained guides, and — where necessary — qualified lifeguard supervision are the three pillars of demonstrating that duty of care has been met. WCWS can help you build all three.
With extensive experience in WA's aquatic environments from Perth's metropolitan beaches to Cable Beach and the Kimberley coast, WCWS understands the specific hazards your tours face — tidal movements, marine life, remote locations, and guests with varying swimming ability.
Failure to maintain an adequate water safety management plan has resulted in successful litigation against WA tourism operators. The cost of a proper aquatic safety plan — and appropriately trained guides — is a fraction of the cost of a single successful negligence claim. WCWS can help you document and implement a plan that meets the standard courts expect.
Services for Tourism Operators
Water safety management plans, risk assessments, guide training, and lifeguard supervision for WA tourism operators. Perth and Broome.
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