Reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of a situation. This means being able to anticipate danger. Safety first is important in risk mitigation.
Examples of conditions
Dehydration
Over exertion
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Musculoskeletal injuries
They are common in outdoor settings. Examples are wounds, sprains, and fractures
Wounds
Any breaks in the skin that causes bleeding.
Sprain
Usually happens whenever a joint is forced through an abnormal range of motion.
This results in damage to the supporting structures such as ligaments and joint capsules.
Ankle sprains are common
Fractures
These are any breaks in the bone.
Simple or closed fracture - the bone does not break through the skin
