This British Standard specifies requirements for the provision of visits,
fieldwork, expeditions and adventurous activities undertaken for
educational, research, training or recreational purposes outside the
United Kingdom.
It applies to ventures:
a) where the hazards are such that without consideration by
competent people the level of risk would be significant;
b) at any location outside the United Kingdom including remote
regions where climatic extremes, challenging terrain, health
hazards or unfamiliar cultural experiences can be expected;
c) organized for groups or individuals;
d) that are planned, managed and evaluated from the UK by
commercial companies, educational establishments, voluntary or
charitable organizations and independent groups or individuals.
BS 8848:2007 history
2014BS 8848:2014 Specification for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions and adventurous activities outside the United Kingdom
2007BS 8848:2007+A1:2009 Specification for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities, outside the United Kingdom
2007BS 8848:2007 Specification for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities, outside the United Kingdom