COVID-19 UPDATE (November 2022)
OBHK will continue to stay current and implement all Government mandates in relation to Covid 19. If the Government imposes restrictions which do not allow our operations to continue, then we will cancel/postpone the programme/s and make all necessary arrangements. In addition, we will follow all in-house related Policies and procedures to safeguard our customers.
Being Pro-active
Participants Responsibility
Before joining the course,
· Participants must produce evidence of a negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result taken within the last 24 hours. If the participant cannot produce a RAT, then OBHK will offer the participant the opportunity to take one before joining the programme. Only a negative result will enable the participant to join the programme.
· Register with the governments LeaveHomeSafe app.
· If participants or visitors are underage and are not eligible to use the LeaveHomeSafe app they will need to fill-in a “Specified Declaration/Information Collection form”.
OBHK Responsibility
· Instructor to produce a negative Rapid Antigen Test before the course starts
· Instructor to understand and apply OBHK’s Covid 19 related policies and procedures.
What is Outward Bound doing to ensure the safety of students on course?
Outward Bound Hong Kong has always placed a high importance on practicing hygiene during our courses. Hygiene practices include:
- Briefing students on health standards and personal responsibility in following them.
- Frequent hand washing, and hygienic meal preparation.
- Avoiding sharing and cross-contamination of food
- Storing personal hygiene items separately, especially toothbrushes and face towels.
- Carrying personal plastic container for storing and disposal of personal trash such as tissue paper.
- The importance of personal hygiene, with an emphasis on hand hygiene and physical proximity.
- Group(s) will be instructed in proper handwashing, cooking, sanitation, and hygiene procedures. Instructors will monitor and re-enforce to ensure best practice throughout the entire course.
- Hand sanitizing gel will always be available to all participants and staff.
- In the event of a participant becoming unwell and exhibiting symptoms related to the Coronavirus, they will be required to take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
- Participants will be assigned to sleeping groups (dorms and tents), so sleeping will occur with the same people for the entire course. In line with current Hong Kong government covid related procedures.
- On day three of the course participants and staff are required to take a Rapid Antigen Test.
- Sleeping areas, dining halls and all the equipment used during the course are deep cleaned ready for the next group.
- OBHK is continuously updating our safety measures to reflect the current situation and current government recommendations. Please note that the specific safety measures on your course may differ to reflect the current situation
- Masks must be worn upon arrival at base. This ensures everyone in the area is protected and more at ease with this enforcement. However, it will not be practical to require participants to wear masks all the time, for example with water activities. On land where reasonable, participants will be given the choice to wear masks. If required to take public transportation, wearing masks will be mandatory. Participants are requested to bring extra masks as a precaution.
