The Foundation for Safety in Skiing has been committed to accident prevention and the promotion of safety in winter sports for many years. Its work is aimed at both winter sports enthusiasts and specialty retailers and encompasses a broad range of preventive measures. We always take a systemic approach to safety—viewing it as the interplay of technology, behavior, terrain, and the environment.
At the SIS Safety Days, visitors are made aware of safe behavior right on the slopes. Another focus is on proper binding adjustment, as correct settings can prevent injuries. To enhance the quality of advice provided by specialty sports retailers, the SIS offers targeted expert training. It also provides information on the FIS rules of conduct, which promote considerate interaction on the slopes. SIS also carries out educational work in the area of avalanche safety.
"The Advisory Board for Law and Safety covers a broad spectrum of topics: from the formulation of codes of conduct to the question of which safety measures are legally enforceable, to providing guidance on training and continuing education programs.
In doing so, it has established groundbreaking legal frameworks and standards. Of particular importance was—and remains—the development of the ‘Ten Commandments of Skiing,’ which were later incorporated into the FIS rules. Since then, they have served as a global benchmark for fair and responsible behavior on the slopes and have had a lasting impact on the sport of skiing."Dr. Franz Steinle
(Chair of the Advisory Board for Law and Safety)
Projects: Safety Precautions
Kurzbeschreibung
The "DSV aktiv Safety Days" provide winter sports enthusiasts with tips on skiing safety. At various hands-on stations, snow sports enthusiasts can take on new challenges tailored to their skill level and improve their skiing technique. These measures minimize the risk of accidents and raise safety awareness.
- Time period
- ongoing
- Project Sponsor
- DSV Active, SIS
- Focus
- Security
- Area of Action
- Safety & Health
- Topic
- Safety Precautions
- SDG
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Kurzbeschreibung
The expert training courses for specialty sports retailers provide in-depth knowledge about skis, boots, and bindings, with a focus on standard-compliant installation, adjustment, and sales consultation. Participation in these training sessions is designed to enable professionals to provide expert advice to their customers and enhance safety in winter sports through professional service.
- Time period
- ongoing
- Project Sponsor
- DSV Active, SIS
- Focus
- Security, Transfer
- Area of Action
- Safety & Health
- Topic
- Safety Precautions, Education
Kurzbeschreibung
SIS, DSV aktiv, and DSV have worked together with the FIS to develop guidelines for considerate and safe behavior in winter sports. These clear and consistent rules are intended to prevent disputes and accidents in winter sports. The rules of conduct cover proper behavior before and during winter sports on cross-country trails and ski slopes, as well as with regard to the environment.
Projektpartner
FIS
- Time period
- ongoing
- Project Sponsor
- SIS, DSV, DSV Active
- Focus
- Security, Transfer
- Area of Action
- Safety & Health
- Topic
- Safety Precautions, Knowledge
- SDG
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Kurzbeschreibung
Providing information on avalanche warning services in the Alpine regions. Volunteers, including DSV ski patrol members, monitor the weather and snowpack daily at one of the observation stations. In addition, afternoon observers in the field report their observations on snowpack conditions and avalanche activity to the avalanche warning center. A snowpack assessment is conducted every two weeks with the support of the DSV ski patrol.
- Time period
- ongoing
- Project Sponsor
- DSV Active, SIS
- Focus
- Security
- Area of Action
- Safety & Health
- Area of Responsibility
- Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Safety Precautions
Kurzbeschreibung
Survey of skiers at the Fahl Ski Center regarding their acceptance of the DSV's 10 environmental rules.
- Time period
- Before 2000
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment, Security
- Area of Action
- Safety & Health
- Area of Responsibility
- Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Safety Precautions
- SDG
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being