To ensure that visitors have a safe and enjoyable stay, it is important for tourism operators to have a duty of care to their visitors. Operators can achieve this by providing visitors with a range of helpful tips on enjoying a safe holiday in Queensland. Key tips include:
- read and obey road signs, for example at waterways or on roads
- drive on the left hand side of the road and obey the speed limit
- always wear your seatbelt
- don't drink alcohol and drive
- when at the beach, swim between the flags
- be aware of driving long distances and fatigue - plan journeys and share driving
- check weather conditions
- the sun is strong in Australia - drink plenty of water regularly and protect your skin from burning. Seek shade when outside, cover up with clothing and wear a sun protective hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+ sunscreen
- before you light a campfire, check that fires are not banned in the area
- campfires should be extinguished by using fire - not sand or dirt
- tell people of your plans if travelling along (friends, accommodation provider, police)
- use accredited Visitor Information Centres (yellow and blue i signs) for local and regional information
Water Safety Handbook
The Queensland Water Safety Handbook provides best practice guidelines for tourism operators to assist in keeping Queensland visitors safe in all aquatic environments. It is intended that tourism operators refer to these guidelines to develop their own operations manuals and to use the checklists to conduct regular safety audits. The Handbook has been produced by TQ, QTIC and SLSQ as an initiative of the Queensland Visitor Safety Working Group.
Water Safety Notebook
