Standards Overview

Information on the Singapore Standard Code of Practice for OAE Activities (SS 710:2024)

The SS 710:2024 was published in April 2025. Owned by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), the inaugural code of practice was co-convened by Outward Bound Singaporee (OBS) and the Outdoor Learning and Adventure Education (OLAE) Association. It was designed to help OAE activity providers deliver safe and educational experiences.

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This standard covers the following:

a) Accountabilities of OAE activity providers;

b) Responsibilities and minimum competence of programme supervisors, activity leaders and assistant activity leaders;

c) Risk management system;

d) Readiness of locations and facilities; and

e) Adequacies of equipment and the minimum information to be communicated to participants and potential participants before, during and after the activity for their safety.