Risk Management has two components:
1. Reducing the potential for Incidents to an acceptable level
2. Minimizing the consequences to the organization of Incidents that do occur

ASI Risk Management audits use a Risk Assessment and Management System to consider risks of activities undertaken in an adventure program. Areas where the program may not be using optimum practices are identified.

There are various strategies for responding to Incidents, including a thorough Emergency Plan, which can minimize their adverse effects.

COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY AUDIT
For an in-depth look risk management of a program a multi-day audit is commonly undertaken. The Risk Assessment and Management model used by ASI looks at the following hazard sources: -
1. Activity - the planning and conduct of all adventure activities.
2. People - the participant's readiness for activities and staff qualifications.
3. Environment - the hazards inherent in the areas used.

This comprehensive safety process was pioneered by Outward Bound nearly 30 years ago and has been adapted by organizations such as the Climbing Gym Association, American Mountain Guides Association and Association for Experiential Education in their accreditation programs.

ONE-DAY RISK MANAGEMENT AUDITS FOR SCHOOLS
This brief review examines the risk management systems in place and the standards of care provided by a school adventure program relative to industry standards. The survey identifies major areas that may need upgrading. The results are confidential and allow a program to make changes proactively. This audit might be used to prepare for an external accreditation review or simply to assure management and the board that a high-risk area had been fully considered.

CHALLENGE COURSE SAFETY AUDITS
Challenge Course safety is more than appropriately installed hardware. Most incidents arise from the "software" - the human systems used to operate the Challenge Course.

An ASI audit draws on years of experience to review the software, covering items such as:

• Participant screening.
• Staff qualifications.
• Training curriculums.
• Rescue and emergency response plans.
• Supervision and staff development.
• Routine inspection processes.
• Ancillary equipment

ASI also inspects the hardware of a challenge course and can make recommendations about how to comply with industry standards such as ACCT.