COVID-19
COVID-19 has presented our industry with many challenges and potential opportunities which we are all trying to navigate.
Vertex is facilitating an industry wide group that pulls together many leading experts and resources so that we can be confident knowing that our operations, staff and customers are as safe as possible and that we are lowering the risk of transmission to as low as is reasonably practicable.
We will continue to run Zoom Meetings which everyone is welcome to join as well as posting relevant links and documents as they are published and released.
Vertex Industry Group Reopening Guidelines
- Vertex Industry Group: COVID-19 Opening Advice & Considerations V2: High ropes courses, adventure parks and zip wire activities
- Vertex Industry Group Roadmap for Reopening - Spring 2021
Vertex Industry Group Meet Ups
- Link to 9th Meet Up: 1st Mar, 2021
- Link to 8th Meet Up: 1st Mar, 2021
- Link to 7th Meet Up: 27th Nov, 2020
- Link to 6th Meet Up: 14th Oct, 2020
- Link to 5th Meet Up: 15th July, 2020
- Link to 4th Meet Up: 29th June, 2020
- Link to 3rd Meet Up: 17th June, 2020
- Link to 2nd Meet Up: 10th June, 2020
- Link to 1st Meet Up: 3rd June, 2020
General Resources for Operators and Owners
- Vertex Industry Group Roadmap for Reopening - Spring 2021
- England - COVID-19 Response − Spring 2021
- Scotland - COVID-19 Strategic Framework Update
- Ireland - COVID-19 Resilience & Recovery 2021, The Path Ahead
- Occupational health and safety management — General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Issue 6 (Dec 2020): Cleaning PPE & Safety Equipment for Ropes Courses & Adventure Parks
- Association of British Climbing Walls: Chalk Deactivates The Virus On Holds
- UK Government - Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19): "The Visitor Economy"
- UK Government - Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19): "Hotels and Guest Accommodation"
- BSI - New guidance on safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic
- “National Guidance from the Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel
- “Coronavirus (Covid 19): Guidance for reopening natural and outdoor cultural sites for recreation from Natural Resources Wales
- “Post Covid-19 Guidelines and Recovery Matrix for Adventure Sports and Provision in Wales from Outdoor Alliance Wales
- HSE - Further Guidance on RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
- ICO - Workplace testing – guidance for employers
- “Post Covid-19 Recovery Plan for the outdoor sector in Wales Compiled by Outdoor Alliance Wales
- “Safely Back to Work A Practical Guide - An analysis of COVID-19 protocols in the United Kingdom May 2020
- HSE - Talking with your workers about preventing coronavirus
- Link to Zoom Meeting with Video of the Vertex Industry Group: 13th May, 2020
- Swedish Tourism - Pivoting Your Business in 2020
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template
- Construction Sector - Site Operating Procedures Protecting Your Workforce During Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- OUR PLAN TO REBUILD: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy: May 11, 2020
- Working safely during COVID-19 in shops and branches: May 11, 2020
- Working safely during COVID-19 in construction and other outdoor work: May 11, 2020
- Actions for education and childcare settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020: May 11, 2020
- PowerPoint Presentation from Vertex Industry Group: 29th April, 2020
- Link to Zoom Meeting with Video of the Vertex Industry Group: 29th April, 2020
- IAPPA COVID-19 Re-Opening Guidance: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry
- HSE Advice
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – HSE latest news and advice
- Outdoor Industry Association COVID-19 Help Hub
- Adventure Park Insider - COVID-19 Updates
- What Operators Need to Think About
- ACCT Information
- ACCT - Some Day We Are Going to Re-Open
- Podcasts of ACCT Huddle Meetings
- Head Rush: Adventure Industry: Getting Started Again
- Strategy Outline for Covid-19 Risk Mitigation in Climbing Gyms/Walls
- Italian Ropes Couse Document
- Visitors need to feel safe and secure – Communication counts!
- Institute of Outdoor Learning - COVID-19 Response and Support
- IOL Surveys
- BALPPA
Legal Stuff
- HSE - Further Guidance on RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
- ICO - Workplace testing – guidance for employers
- Management of health and safety at work Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Approved Code of Practice & guidance
- The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Your Staff
- HSE - Further Guidance on RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
- ICO - Workplace testing – guidance for employers
- “Safely Back to Work A Practical Guide - An analysis of COVID-19 protocols in the United Kingdom May 2020
- HSE - Talking with your workers about preventing coronavirus
- HSE Advice - Protecting Staff Working at Home
- HSE Advice
- IAPPA COVID-19 Re-Opening Guidance: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry
- Italian Ropes Couse Document
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – HSE latest news and advice
- Adventure Park Insider - People Recovery Playbook
- ACCT Information - Keeping Staff Safe
Control and Management of PPE, COVID-19 PPE & Social Distancing Requirements and Unavoidable Close Contact & Rescue
- Issue 6 (Dec 2020): Cleaning PPE & Safety Equipment for Ropes Courses & Adventure Parks
- HSE Advice
- IAPPA COVID-19 Re-Opening Guidance: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – HSE latest news and advice
- Italian Ropes Couse Document
- What Operators Need to Think About
- The European Guidelines on resuscitation (the Resuscitation Council (UK) are part of this group)
- Statement from Resuscitation Council (UK)
- What Operators Need to Think About
- ACCT Information
- Podcasts of ACCT Huddle Meetings
- Head Rush: Adventure Industry: Getting Started Again
Risk Assessments, SOPs and Disclaimers
- HSE - Further Guidance on RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
- HSE Advice
- Italian Ropes Couse Document
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – HSE latest news and advice
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template
PR, Marketing & Comms
- Swedish Tourism - Pivoting Your Business in 2020
- Full Marketing Survival Guide Through Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures
- Visitors need to feel safe and secure – Communication counts!
- IAPPA COVID-19 Re-Opening Guidance: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry
IT, POS & Bookings
- Swedish Tourism - Pivoting Your Business in 2020
- Roller Software
- Full Marketing Survival Guide Through Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures
- Visitors need to feel safe and secure – Communication counts!
- IAPPA COVID-19 Re-Opening Guidance: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry
If you'd like any more information about the working groups or anything COVID-19 related then use our Contact Us page, or give us a call on 01929 480 920
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