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RISK ASSESSMENTS: All accidents, near misses and incidents are recorded and appropriate action undertaken as required. ACTIVITY 1. Caving and Mine/Underground Exploration - Generic Risk Assessment- 2. Caving site specific (Devonshire Mine) 3. Caving site specific (Pooles Cavern) 4. Caving site specific (Peak Cavern – tourist trip to Far Sump) 5. Caving site specific (Carlswark Cavern – Upper Series via Gin Entrance only) 6. Caving site specific (Bagshawe Cavern) 7. Caving site specific (Giants to Boss Aven and Upper West/East series) 8. Caving site specific (Horseshoe/Suicide Cave) 9. Caving site specific Holme Bank Chert Mine 10. Climbing/Abseil/ Rock hopping/Weaseling/Bouldering– Generic Hazard 11. Climb/abseil site specific Lockerbrook Climbing wall 12. Climb site specific Crate Stack 13. Climb/abseil -Site Specific - Using public indoor climbing walls 14. Climb/abseil Site Specific - Millers Dale Bridge 15. Stoney Middleton ‘Cave n Crag’ Activity 16. Gorge/Stream scrambles 17. Local Walks – Shadowed within sight or Accompanied – Generic Hazards 18. Remote Walks - Shadowed within sight or Accompanied – Generic Hazards 19. Remotely supervised walks / Duke of Edinburgh Training /assessing 20. Overnight Camping/Camp cooking/Bivouacing 21. Paddling and swimming in shallow and/or deep pools - Haggwater Bridge paddling/ Slippery Stones/ Plunge pools in Blackden Brook/ Fairbrook) 22. Evasion Hike 23. Orienteering 24. Cooperative Team Challenges and Environmental Activities 25 Cycling (inc. Derwent Valley) 26. Nightline/Shelter Building 27. Town/Village visits 28. Conservation 29. Field Studies – on/off site 30. Swimming in Local Public Pool 31. Canoeing 1st version Reviewed and amended by Aidan Jones. Technical Advisers: Phil Baker and Dan Crawford.
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ACTIVITY 1. Caving and Mine/Underground Exploration - Generic Risk Assessment- page 1 of 2
HAZARD RISK PEOPLE AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTUREA
RISK ACTIONS RISK CTION
RATING
Avoidable Disabling or Participants Leader holds current BCA award. LCMLA holder use specific Written site specific risk Low
objective fatal injury /staff venues as listed on their award. assessment (and
dangers Venues used approved by Local Cave Leader Training Panel and operating procedures if
/unsuitable monitored by PICA (Peak Instructed Cave Affiliation) Mine venues appropriate)
route for are regularly inspected by PICA to check on stability and safety of
ability of approved routes. Any new hazard spotted will be immediately
group reported to PICA and use of the venue suspended if necessary.
Leader has up to date local knowledge/advice on cave/mine from
PICA /Derbyshire Cave Association etc.) or CIC holders. Route
has been specifically risk assessed and the leader will have the
venue on their list of approved caves/mines as part of their Local
Cave and Mine Leader Assessment (LCMLA) logbook page
(unless CIC holder).
Leader to continually assesses risk during activity
Ability/experience of group taken into account
Fall from Disabling or Participants Leader and other adults understand how to ‘spot’ participants Low
height, fatal injury /staff appropriately
objects falling Leader uses ropes as trained
from above, Participants involved in spotting are trained appropriately
holes in floor,
trips and slips
Group size and ratios suitable for venue
Helmets and suitable footwear worn
Proper briefing of participants, behaviour monitored and vigilance
of all staff during activity
Flooding Drowning Participants/ Knowledge of system Low
staff Observation of weather several days before trip and forecast on
the day
Pollution Illness Participants Leader to brief participants appropriately and when deemed Low
Slow moving (Radon, /Staff necessary Information to parents
water Weil’s Parents sent information if appropriate for sites used.
disease etc) Participants to inform staff of any cuts and if deemed necessary,
covered before trip.
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ACTIVITY 1 (continued) Caving and Mine/Underground Exploration - Generic Risk Assessment- Page 2 of 2
HAZARD RISK PEOPLE AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
RISK ACTIONS RISK ACTION
RATING
Deep water, Drowning Participants Use of appropriate caves/mines to ability of group Generally not advisable to enter Low
flooded /staff Briefing of group (e.g. near sumps) deep water with groups.
passages Suitable equipment/clothing/emergency equipment Unusually may be appropriate for
small group with prior caving
Avoid entering /diving any sumps experience to wade deep water –
seek advice from CIC holder
Cold Disabling or Participants · Adequate protective clothing and equipment Kit list to participants /parents; kit Low
temperature fatal injury /staff · Check weather forecast/account of surface water checked before departure
s (including temperature if active stream cave
surface · Ability to change plans if weather inappropriate
hazard)
Illness or Disabling or Participants Group leader first aid trained Medical information is sent to Low
injury fatal injury or /staff · Information about existing medical conditions known by participants/parents and made
illness staff available to centre staff
· Accident/emergency procedures known by leaders
· First aid equipment carried by party Medication carried
Mud in eyes Eye injury Participants Participants briefed not to throw or splash mud/muddy
/staff water.
Eyewash and eyepads carried if required
Bad Air Death/ Injury All • PICA monitoring of CO2 in systems with potential risk. act on advice coming from PICA Low
• Instructors made aware of issues and RA continually.
Traffic Injury Participants • Participants briefed about traffic hazards (car parks and Low
hazard /staff roads) and supervised appropriately
Pollution Illness Participants • Provision of gloves/protective clothing information given to leaders Low
illness /staff • ensure all wash hands before eating about Weils disease and
Toxocariasis
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones Next Assessment due Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 2. Caving / Mine site specific (Devonshire Mine)
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RESIDUAL FUTURE
ACTIVITY RISK RISK ACTION
RATING
As for
generic plus:
Dust in eyes Injury All Brief group not to throw dust. Carry water in pack. PICA checks for mines Low
held and route adhered
to.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 3. Caving site specific (Pooles Cavern -show cave )
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RESIDUAL FUTURE
ACTIVITY AT RISK RISK RATING ACTION
As for
generic plus:
Steps on Injury Wheelchair • Appropriate participant/staff ratios: Use of enough Consider suitability of Low
path users/ staff and experienced helpers to handle/lift chair and chair (s)
helpers/ chair users and also supervise the needs of other
general participants
public • Use of slings on chair to assist if deemed
necessary
• Good supervision and clear instruction
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 4. Caving – Site Specific (Peak Cavern –beyond show cave – ‘ tourist route’ to Far Sump)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK RATING
As for generic
risk
assessment
plus:
flooding Entrapment All • Consider prior weather and current water levels. Consider needs, abilities
• Be aware of the flood patterns and ‘safe areas’ in and previous experience
Peak. of participants before Low
• Obtain local forecast and check water level at ‘step’ considering using this
by Gooselane bridge. venue.
• Participants use suitable warm clothing
Cold Injury Illness/ death All • Monitor participants behaviour, be aware of Low
immersion early in trip
• Thermal clothing worn by participants
• Take emergency bag containing flasks hot drink
and emergency food, shelter etc.
Ladder at Injury All Rope for descent/ascent Low
Surprise View
Drowning Death All Do not enter sumps (including Lake Sump) Low
Boulder piles Injury All Careful spotting/movement over piles at Picnic Dig Low
→falls area.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 5. Caving / Mine Site Specific (Carlswark Cavern – Upper Series via Gin Entrance only)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK RATING
As for generic Refer to latest PICA
risk assessment mines inspection report
plus:
Falling – area
near Gin
entrance Falling All Leadership – thorough brief/group control Low
Gin entrance Falling All Leader to demonstrate method used to climb down Low
entrance series spotting students appropriately.
Falling rock – Injury All Leadership – thorough brief of group not to disturb Low
stacked deads at
entrance and on
right in passage
Flooding – Big Cold Injury All If water to depth of inlaid piping do not proceed Low
Dig Area Drown
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 6. Caving / Mine – Site Specific (Bagshawe Cavern)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK RATING
As for generic Refer to latest PICA mines
risk inspection report
assessment
plus:
flooding Entrapment All Be aware of specific flooding pattern –
water levels at Dungeon and prior
conditions/forecast Low
Collapse, injury /death All Only use approved group routes Monitor any signs of Low
instability according to PICA recommendations. movement in crawl at ‘cave
(Group use is restricted to certain areas of worms’.
by wish of owner - see Bagshawe See Eldon Pothole Club
Conservation Audit.) website for John Taylor’s
Conservation Audit
Bad air Death /injury All DCA monitor CO2 levels and alert PICA Instructors to ask for current low
and cave users if required. Instructors updates and act on advice
aware of issue and RA continually from PICA if alerted
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 7. Caving Site Specific (Giants to Boss Aven and Upper West/East series)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK RATING
As for generic
risk assessment
plus:
Dry stone Slip All Keep to path/leadership Low
walling/barbed
wire
Descent path Slip All Leadership – care in wet Low
Ascent to Upper Falling All Lifeline on ascent and descent Low
Series Spot past drop.
Appropriate use of assistants.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 8. Caving – Site Specific (Horseshoe/Suicide Cave)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK RATING
As for
generic risk
assessment
plus:
Illness Illness Staff Clear litter periodically/warn group/wear Take litter bags on trips Low
through Pupils gloves/lead through entrance sections/cover open
pollution cuts
Shafts/drops Falling Pupils do not proceed to top of first boulder slope Low
Staff (familiarisation/good leadership and training)
safeguard group around shaft in floor
(familiarisation/good leadership)
safeguard group in oxbow passage
(familiarisation/good leadership)
Rock Injury Staff Observe/report changes in jammed boulders * Currently- no use beyond Low
collapse Pupils (familiarisation with cave) bottom of first pitch/rock
slope and entrance link
passage due to possible
instability
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 9. Caving / Mine- Site Specific - Holme Bank Chert Mine
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK RATING ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK
As for generic Refer to latest PICA
risk mines inspection report
assessment
plus:
Stope collapse Injury All Do not go beneath undermined stopes at Use only current PICA Low
at ‘working death ‘working face’ mines inspection route .
face’
Old machinery Injury/dea all Good group briefing/control As above Low-med
/pipework th
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 10. Climbing/Abseil/ Rock hopping/Weaseling/Bouldering– Generic Hazards. Page 1 of 2
HAZARD RISK PEOPLE AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
RISK ACTIONS RISK RATING ACTION
General Various all • Suitably qualified & experienced instructor SPA (includes First Aid) Codes of Practice Low
injuries • Clear briefings & supervision See also specific site
risk assessments
• Participant: staff ratios appropriate for groups’ needs and venue
selected
Avoidable Disabling or Participants, • Choice of venue is suitable for ability and nature of group Low
objective fatal injury staff • instructor is experienced and/or has knowledge of the
dangers/ venue and its suitability for the session
unsuitable
location for
ability of group
Equipment Disabling or Participants, Regular checks/before use checks/regular replacement Codes of Practice. Low
failure fatal injury staff cycles and logs maintained in accordance to BMC UIAA Equipment log file
/inappropriate recommendations
use of equipment Qualified supervision as above
Instruction/monitoring us of equipment
Fall from height, Disabling or Participants, Qualified supervision as above, instructors working Low
objects falling fatal injury staff, other within remit of qualification and own capabilities.
from above, trips people at Group size and ratios suitable. Appropriate specialist
and slips venue climbing equipment used (ropes, helmets, harnesses
etc)
Spotting by leader/ brief to pupils
Proper briefing of participants, behaviour monitored and
managed appropriately, vigilance of all staff during
activity
Helmets worn whilst at base of rock face as well as
whilst climbing/scrambling/abseiling
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 10. Climbing/Abseil/ Rock hopping/Weaseling/Bouldering– Generic Hazards Page 2 of 2
HAZARD RISK PEOPLE AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
RISK ACTIONS RISK RATING ACTION
Entrapment getting Participants, • instructor to have prior knowledge/experience of Low
when stuck/ staff venue and the suitability for access of holes/gaps,
weaselling/going panicking etc.
between rocks/in
holes
Exposure to Disabling or Participants, Adequate protective clothing and equipment worn Kit list to Low
environment - fatal injury staff by staff/participants participants/
heat, cold, rain, Check weather forecast parents; kit
wind, etc Ability to change plans if weather inappropriate checked before
departure
Illness or injury Disabling or Participants, Group leader first aid trained Medical consent Low
fatal injury or staff For offsite venues mobile phone carried and venue forms sent to
illness and eta left at centre and filled in by
Information about existing medical conditions participants
known by staff /parents
Accident/emergency procedures known by leaders Obtained and
First aid equipment carried/ available for use viewed before
commencing
activity
Pollution/ illness Participants, Pupils briefed re hygiene, low
infection staff Avoid polluted areas
Traffic car parks Injury/death all Staff/participants briefed and supervised where Low
and roads necessary
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 11. Climb/abseil - Site Specific - Lockerbrook Climbing wall
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT RISK CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RISK RATING ACTION
ACTIVITY ACTIONS
As for generic
climb/Abseil risk
assessment
plus:
Equipment Injury Participants/ Leader checks technical kit before/during Annual anchor Low
failure Staff and after use. testing carried out
anchor/krab. and report made
loose climbing Anchor krabs are visually checked termly by approved/
holds certified person
Annual anchor/bolt load testing done by
approved person Structural report of
building regards
Holds tightened when loose anchors required
as per
recommendation
from structural
engineer (every 5
years. Next one
due 2022/2023)
window glass injury participants/staff Ensure wooden boards are placed over Low
breakage windows before start of session.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 12. Climbing - Site Specific - Lockerbrook Crate Stack
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RESIDUAL FUTURE
ACTIVITY AT RISK RISK RATING ACTION
As for generic Site specific training given to Low
climb/Abseil risk staff new to venue
assessment
plus:
Equipment Injury Participants/ Regular visual termly checks and Site inspected by external Low
failure Staff before/during use checks. auditor for safety of venue on
Tree, anchors, annual basis or when and if
wires /maillons deemed necessary
Falling off/ Injury All / visitors • Regular checks and maintenance of New planks and supporting Low
through platform/ platform structure horizontal struts fitted on
Falling off crates • Participants briefed about platform hazards Platform Dec 2017.
and leader to monitor and make Remaining structure good.
Crates falling recommendations for safe usage when and
if appropriate
• Brief for safe use of ‘hook and use only if
group is deemed safe to use it and/or adult
is present to supervise its use
• Maintain vigilance of other centre users in
vicinity. Use ‘boundary’ rope if necessary.
Improper use of injury participants/ •Ensure indirect belay methods used at belay Low
belay staff point
•Instructors ensure safe belay practice
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 13. Climb/abseil -Site Specific - Using public indoor climbing walls
HAZARD RISK PEOPLE AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
RISK ACTIONS RISK ACTION
RATING
As for generic
climb/Abseil risk
assessment plus:
Use of unsuitable Disabling or Participants, staff · Location is known to and specifically Warm up activities or Low
part of facility for fatal injury assessed by leader easy routes/problems
ability of group · Progression appropriate to group and part prior to more difficult
of session routes or powerful
problems
participants anxiety, injury participants · Participants made familiar with venue Assistants briefed Low
wandering and facilities appropriately with
off/getting lost/left · Participants suitably regard to supervision
alone managed/supervised appropriately for
the venue and group
Bouldering areas – Disabling or Participants, staff, · Participants briefed about site and activity Low
walking beneath fatal injury other people at dangers
sections where others venue · Particular areas of potential danger
are climbing highlighted – made out-of-bounds except
when specifically supervised
· High level of vigilance maintained
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 14 Climb/abseil Site Specific - Millers Dale Bridge
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RISK RATING ACTION
ACTIVITY AT RISK ACTIONS
As for generic See codes of
climb /abseil risk practice
assessment plus:
Risk of falling due Falling All · Only those with previous experience of using the gate to use it. Advise that
to wheel chair · Minimise time that gate is open. Ensure that gate is locked if have 2 trained/
gate being open left unattended during the activity. experienced
· Ensure that a safe area is maintained around the gate when it people at top
is open whilst Low
· Appropriate protection for instructors near edge of bridge operating gate
· Be aware of dogs on the bridge when gate is open
· Ensure that the gate is locked when leaving the site Instructor
induction
training
Risk of injury to Cuts/ bruises/ Abseiler · Good & clear instruction required if not Low
familiar with
abseiler on edge grazes · For more vulnerable users consider ‘pulling’ participant away
of bridge. gate
from brickwork edge
collision with injury all · Group management on awareness of other user groups etc, Low
cyclists/walkers (e.g. ensure group stay near to ‘abseil side’ of bridge to avoid
cyclists, and keep off steps/path – use view platform instead)
High river levels Injuries All and · check river levels, If high consider not using abseil over river Avoid using Low
river bank edge/ drowning general · brief group and leaders about steps & river hazard and to site over river
Steps/ Hypothermia public refrain them from walking/standing on the path & near the river if assisting
falling down · Ensure another experienced adult is at the bottom to assist adult has had
abseiler to bank no previous
· Consider using quick release knot for rope at bottom / /knife, if experience
deemed necessary to release rope from bank using it
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 15. Stoney Middleton ‘Cave n Crag’ Activity
HAZARD/ ACTIVITY RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RESIDUAL FUTURE
AT RISK RISK RATING ACTION
As for generic have regard for nature of the group, any Staff induction training
climb/Abseil risk pre-existing medical conditions, and required if using new
assessment and cave continually risk assess throughout activity sites
generic risk assessment
plus:
unsuitability of injury All • Qualified instructor Level 1 cave and SPA Low
activity/venue • instructor to be familiar with sites Site visit necessary
• Ratio (instructor:student) suitable for before activity
instructor to monitor and safeguard group
Loose rock (Keyhole) Injury All Check for movement of jammed block in Low
entrance Refer to PICA mines
Loose rock above Injury Participants Provision to participants/staff of safety inspection reports Low
and staff equipment (helmets) /updates
Movement in exposed Falling Participants Supervision by qualified/experienced staff/ Low
situations and staff appropriate induction/provision of safety
equipment and first aid
equipment/communications carried
Movement in enclosed Injury/panic Participants • Appropriate briefing to group Low
spaces and staff • awareness of participants medical/size
• provision of safety equipment
Low or no natural light injury/panic All • use of headtorches /lighting where Low
appropriate
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 16 Gorge/Stream scrambles
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS /ACTIONS RESIDUAL FUTURE
AT RISK RISK ACTION
RATING
General Various all • Suitably qualified (inc First Aid) & experienced instructor • See Codes of Practice Low
injuries • Leaders required to be familiar with site •
• Venue and eta arranged at centre before departure • Instructors induction training
• Participant:staff ratios appropriate for group and prevailing conditions and with new sites
venue •
• Clear briefings & supervision •
Extreme Cold injury, Participants, Seasonal (usually April – October) activity Low
weather, death staff consideration of forecast and prevailing conditions on day
cold water suitable clothing and equipment
dry spare clothing and emergency equipment available
Deep and/or Drowning, Participants, Each stream must be individually risk assessed by leader on day. See Codes of Practice Low
fast flowing injury staff Leader should be confident in individuals and group abilities and (see also guidance from
water activity adapted to suit their needs. HSE/AAIAC combined
Leader to use non contact rescue method/- throw line/sling/pole if water/rock activities)
when and where appropriate.
Ongoing risk assessment
Weather forecast obtained and leader makes decision whether or by leader at start and
not to proceed or adapt activity on basis of weather forecast,
during activity
strength of water, conditions on day
Falls, falling injury Participants, Close supervision by experienced staff Low
rocks, cliffs staff safeguard participants in appropriate manner. Use rope if
appropriate
Water Infection, Participants, Avoid if possible swallowing water information supplied to Low
Quality illness staff wash hands before eating staff on Weils disease
Pollution check possible sources of pollution en route and avoid when
necessary
Participants to inform staff of cuts and if necessary cover wounds
Traffic Injury All • Supervisors on road crossings Low
Hazard /death
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 17 Local Walks within 30mins of help and below height of 600m – Accompanied/Shadowed within Sight – Generic Hazards
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HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RES. RISK FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RATING ACTION
General Various all • Leader qualified (HML/WGL or ML summer or equivalent) or Code of Practice applies Low
injuries, experienced in walking in that terrain and in weather conditions
illnesses prevailing at the time Induction and guidance offered
• Leader familiar with leading groups of people walking as appropriate for staff new to
local walking venues.
• Leader First Aid qualified
• Staff : participant ratios suitable for groups’ needs and venue chosen Leader is responsible for
• Gain information about pre existing medical conditions and ensure understanding emergency
medication carried procedures
• Venue/route, eta discussed and agreed with centre staff and details
left at centre Information regards medical
• Clear briefings & supervision to students issues known pre activity e.g.
• Leader has phone or means of comms.and carries emergency pack via Medical / consent forms.
(first aid and shelter etc) Information should be made
available to walk leaders to
• Dynamic risk assessment on going throughout the activity
refer to before the walk.
Extreme Hypothermia all • Leader to check weather forecast prior to activity & adapt route or Low
weather Hyperthermia abandon walk if necessary if groups needs/abilities and walking
Sunburn conditions deem this necessary.
• Ensure participants have suitable & adequate clothing and footwear
and accessories/equipment to match expected conditions
slips and Various all • Clear briefings and supervision Low
trips, injuries • Participants appropriately kitted out with suitable footwear
drowning • Group to avoid water hazards/crossing rivers without bridges
Getting lost injury all • Leader has sufficient navigational skills/ brief of route or prior
leader is responsible for Low
knowledge ensuring they are trained
• Group size as low as possible (group size of up to 10 ideally) and familiar with emergency
• Large groups are best split into small groups each with /getting lost procedures
competent leader
• Head counts
• Leader comms with sub groups using phone/hand held radios
• Leader knows procedure if they or shadowed group is lost
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ACTIVITY 17 Local Walks within 30mins of help and below height of 600m – Accompanied/Shadowed within Sight – Generic Hazards
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HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RES. RISK FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RATING ACTION
Night Hike various all • Clear briefings & supervision Familiarity of Low
lack of light injuries • Suitable level of lighting appropriate to terrain, conditions, groups etc. route,
Poor
visibility
• Radio/phone comms back and front of group if necessary features/hazards
• Group to stay close together (either stay within sight and or wait and gather at required/recomme
convenient ‘check points’ e.g. junctions/gates) nded
Animals Injury, Participants, • When and if appropriate brief group about dangers of infection from animal faeces Brief group Low
illness staff (EColi) Toxacari and preventative measures Leaders sent
• Avoid contact/injury from large animals (cattle, horses etc.). If footpath crosses a field information on
containing these animals, assess the situation and act appropriately and inform group of Toxacaria if
safe ways to behave; e.g. cross quietly as a group or take other route deemed
necessary
Shadowed various Participants • Leader has prior knowledge/experience of route/terrain that participants will use. Thorough group Low
walk injuries • First aid kit and emergency kit carried briefing.
within
sight
• Gain information about pre existing medical conditions and ensure medication carried Participants must
• Navigation training given prior/during walk and all know what to do if get misplaced /lost understand that
• Participants are fully briefed for identifying and dealing with any potential hazards and the activity will be
have planned emergency procedures suspended/
• Participants made to understand the need to act in an appropriate and safe manner stopped at any
when encountering hazards. If unable to act appropriately activity is to be curtailed and time if participants
or become accompanied by instructor. ignore briefing
• Communications (mobile phones) –arranged/ routes left at centre/checkpoints arranged instructions/advice
en route to monitor progress and welfare/health of group
Traffic Injury all • Care and supervision crossing roads and walking through car parks Low
death
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 18 Remote Walks – Accompanied or Shadowed within sight – Generic Hazards
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RES. RISK FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RATING ACTION
General Various all • Leader qualified (MT(UK)- ML, HML, MIA, MIC) and also hold • Code of Practice applies Low
injuries, current 16hr First Aid certificate • Induction and guidance
illnesses • Staff : participant ratios suitable for groups’ needs and venue offered as appropriate for
chosen] staff new to centre
• Gain information about pre existing medical conditions and ensure procedures/kit.
medication carried • Information regards medical
• Venue/route, eta discussed and agreed with centre staff and issues known pre activity e.g.
details left at centre via Medical / consent forms.
• Clear briefings & supervision to students Information should be made
available to walk leaders to
• Leader has phone or means of comms.and carries emergency
refer to before the walk.
pack (first aid and shelter etc)
• Dynamic risk assessment on going throughout the activity
• Leader is responsible for
understanding emergency
procedures.
Extreme • Hypothermia all • Leader to check weather forecast prior to activity & adapt route or Low
weather Hyperthermia abandon walk if necessary if groups needs/abilities and walking
conditions deem this necessary.
• Sunburn • Ensure participants have suitable & adequate clothing and
footwear and accessories/equipment to match expected
conditions
slips and Various all • Clear briefings and supervision Low
trips injuries • Participants appropriately kitted out with suitable footwear
,drowning • Leader and group made aware of any water, fall hazards on route
Getting lost injury all • Leader knows centre procedures if they or shadowed group is lost leader to be responsible for Low
ensuring they are familiar
with centre emergency
procedures
• Traffic Injury death all Care and supervision crossing roads and walking through car parks :ow
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 19 REMOTELY SUPERVISED WALKS / DUKE OF EDINBURGH TRAINING & ASSESSING Page 1 of 1
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RES. RISK FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RATING ACTION
General Various all • ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR GROUP TO HAVE RECEIVED • Code of Practice applies Low-med
injuries, ADEQUATE TRAINING PRIOR TO BEING LEFT TO WALK
illnesses REMOTELY SUPERVISED • Instructor/supervisor/ leader
• Leader/instructor/supervisor to be qualified is responsible for ensuring
(MLTE/SMLTB/UKMTB/BMG Award (or Dark Peak Leader and they are familiar and
also hold current 16hr First Aid certificate and have had prior experienced with training
experience with training groups for remotely supervised walking. groups to walk remotely
• Venue/route, eta discussed and agreed with centre staff and
details left at centre • Leader is responsible for
• Instructor leader to give clear briefings & supervision to understanding emergency
participants. procedures
• Group to have received sufficient basic and remote care
emergency first aid training required for walk and terrain • Information regards medical
• Clear briefings and training on risk assessing route ahead issues known pre activity e.g.
• Group to identify hazards and discuss mitigation measures and via Medical / consent forms.
are aware of emergency procedures before set out on route Information should be made
available before the walk, to
• Group is aware of having to do dynamic risk assessments on route
leaders and if appropriate to
and if necessary change/adapt route and if possible let the centre
D of E candidates within their
know if it has had to alter the route.
group.
• Group has phone or means of comms and carries emergency
pack (first aid and shelter etc) and is familiar with various
emergency protocol scenarios.
• Gain information about pre existing medical conditions and ensure
group and staff know the needs of the group and medication
required to be carried.
• Participants made to understand the need to act in an appropriate
and safe manner when encountering hazards. If unable to act
appropriately activity is to be curtailed and or become
accompanied by instructor.
• Communications (mobile phones) –arranged/ routes left at
centre/checkpoints arranged en route to monitor progress and
welfare/health of group
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ACTIVITY 19 REMOTELY SUPERVISED WALKS / DUKE OF EDINBURGH TRAINING & ASSESSING Page 2 of 2
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RES. RISK FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RATING ACTION
Extreme • Hypothermia all • Leader to check weather forecast prior to activity & adapt route or Low
weather Hyperthermia abandon walk if necessary if groups needs/abilities and walking
conditions deem this necessary.
• Sunburn • Ensure participants have suitable & adequate clothing and
footwear and accessories/equipment to match expected
conditions
slips and Various participant • Clear briefings and training on risk assessing route ahead Low
trips injuries s • Group to identify hazards and discuss mitigation measures before
, drowning, set out on route and alter route if deemed unsafe or not suitable
for the group and or prevailing conditions.
• Participants appropriately kitted out with suitable footwear.
• Leader and group made aware of any water hazards on route and
measures required to take to avoid injury
Getting lost injury all • Leader knows how to act and aware of centre procedures if their Leader is responsible for Low-med
remotely supervised group goes off track or is not locatable ensuring they are familiar with
• Navigation training appropriate for the nature of the walk and centre emergency procedures
terrain is given to group prior to walk and group need to know what
to do if get misplaced /lost Tracker as far as possible, to
be charged and tested before
• If a tracker is available then a group can be equipped with one to
giving to group,
aid with supervision of their progress and success in navigation.
Group and leader are required
• Extra help in navigation training given to groups when deemed to know the use and limitations
necessary. of tracker technology and that it
is no substitute for monitoring
progress visually and meeting
groups on route.
• Traffic Injury death Participant • Supervision by instructor/supervisor at road crossings Low
s/leader
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 20. Overnight Camping/Camp cooking/Bivouacing
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RESIDUAL FUTURE
ACTIVITY RISK ACTIONS RISK ACTION
RATING
Camp Burns/ Injury Participants • First Aid qualified leader present at all times who is familiar and See also Codes Low
cooking and staff experienced with the stoves and their hazards. of Practice
• Brief and training on use of stoves and fuel, identifying hazards, leader is
etc. responsible for
• supervising adult present to monitor stove use by participants ensuring they
• Use of correct equipment and storage of fuel are confident
with the stoves
and their use
with participants.
Extreme Illness/ Participants Advice from forecast daily/use of appropriate clothing/equipment Low
weather Injury and staff
Co-habiting ‘Injury’ Participants With younger pupils, adult camping nearby/older pupils – full Low
tents! brief given by school staff
On site bivi: Participants • Adult with first aid to overnight with group when/if appropriate.
Illness/injury Illness/ and staff • Centre open for access to staff/facilities if necessary. Low
overnight Injury
Intruders/ Injury Participants As above/remote, private location of centre Low
Security and staff
OTHER Participants • As for on site bivi
CAMP/BIVI and staff • First aider present overnight
SITES: Illness/ Injury • only tarps for bivis, do not use constructed shelters Low
Illness/injury/
collapse of
shelters
Security/Intr Injury Participants As for Lockerbrook on site camp/bivi, but adult always present Low
uders and staff with groups
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 21. Paddling and swimming in shallow and/or deep pools - Haggwater Bridge paddling/ Slippery Stones/ Plunge pools in
Blackden Brook/ Fairbrook)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY AT RISK ACTIONS RATING
General Various all •Suitably qualified & experienced instructor (includes First Aid) Codes of Low
injuries •ratio instructor/student appropriate Practice
•Clear briefings & supervision applies
Sinking drowning All • Good group management - check for swimmers/non swimmers and Slippery Low
out of ensure deep areas are indicated to group Stones,
depth • Use narrow streams/rivers (pools less than 5m diameter) and ensure plunge pool in
non-contact rescue from pool is possible using appropriate method Blackden
(throwline/sling/pole,etc) Brook or
Fairbrook
Extreme hypothermia All •Summer conditions only usually (Easter-October)
weather/ •forecast Low
cold water •due regard for distance to shelter after activity (group management)
•ensure participants take change of clothing if deemed necessary for
venue
Pollution/ Cuts/ Injury All Check pools for debris/pollution before use Low
debris
Impact Injury All • Leader checks pool first for submerged objects Low
with rocks/ • Clear briefing-one at a time/jump in with legs bent/no diving/check
objects/ area clear for jumping
other • risk assess each pool specifically.
people
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 22. Evasion Hike
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - ACTIONS RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY AT RISK RATING
Movement Injury Pupil/ • Supervision by staff on foot and in bus Phone /radio contact between Low-Med
on rough Staff • Clear briefings regards hazard limitation staff if possible
ground
Getting Injury • Appropriate clothing and lighting. Low
lost • Briefing about boundaries and what to do if
lost/misplaced/injured
• Have in place a system for recalling group if
necessary
Deep Drowning • Brief to use only dry/uphill side of road! Low
water
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 23. Orienteering
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RISK ACTION
RATING
General Various all • Suitably qualified &/or experienced instructor/leader Refer to Codes of Low
injuries • Leader First Aid qualified Practice and Orienteering
• Clear briefings & supervision of map use, orienteering rules Guidance sheets
and injury prevention.
• Leader to carry out a dynamic risk assessment throughout the
activity session.
Illness injury, Illness/ Participants • Visiting group leaders and centre staff aware of medical issues Low
barbed wire death and 3rd of participants
Cattle/stock in parties • Staff : participant ratios as appropriate for needs of group and
field prevailing conditions and course used
Uneven ground • Ensure participants are briefed about potential hazards and
methods to avoid harm.
• If stock present, monitor and if deemed necessary avoid using
that particular area.
members of the various Participants • Venue choice Low
public/ • clear brief to group regarding behaviour, etc
confrontation
Getting lost cold, Participants • Clear site boundaries – Low
scared explanation of how these are shown on map
• Clear briefing & induction to activity
• Instructor and visiting member of staff to monitor whereabouts
of participants
Vehicles, farm run over, all • Instructor to include in briefing. Low
machinery, motor injured • ensure participants know where where vehicle tracks are on
bikes, quad bikes, the map
cycles
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 24. Cooperative Team Challenges (Problem solving) and Environmental Activities/art
HAZARD RISK PEOPLE AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
RISK ACTIONS RISK ACTION
RATING
General Various all • Leader experienced /knowledgeable about tasks/venues and Low
injuries familiar with briefing /monitoring groups in these types of
activities. Refer to Codes of
• Leader First Aid qualified and first aid kit on site. Practice and activity
guidance sheets
• Appropriate task(s) chosen to suit needs of group and
environmental conditions.
• Staff : participant ratios appropriate to group needs and tasks,
weather conditions
Avoidable Injury Participants, Location is suitable for task, group ability and weather Low
objective staff conditions.
dangers/ Be aware of areas surrounded by barbed wire /loose dry stone
unsuitable walling
location
Fall from Injury Participants, Low level, no lifting above shoulder height of participants Low
height, staff Leader and other adults have knowledge/training of how to
objects ‘spot’ participants appropriately
falling from Participants involved in spotting are briefed and monitored
above, trips appropriately
and slips Be wary of and monitor potential falling objects
Equipment Injury Participants, Equipment monitored for suitability and safety Low
failure, use staff Briefings of safe use of equipment given, appropriate to task
of and group
equipment safe manual handling taught and carried out
Illness or Injury Participants, •Information about existing medical conditions known by staff Low
injury if or staff •Accident/emergency procedures known by leaders
away from illness •First aid equipment carried by party
base
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 25. Cycling (inc. Derwent Valley)
RESIDUAL FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PEOPLE CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RISK ACTION
ACTIVITY AT RISK ACTIONS RATING
General Various all • Suitably qualified & experienced instructor (ML summer and/or Code of Practice Low
injuries cycling qualification eg MIAS and First Aid) applies
• Clear briefings & supervision Ensure phone
• 2 adults familiar with venue and cycling hazards to lead session reception areas
• Ratios staff (instructor plus experienced staff) to participants are identified
2:10) along route
before trip
Mechanical Falls Pupils Use of suitable/maintained cycles/breakdown plan/pupils not left Low
fault Staff on own
Traffic Injury All Supervision by leader in correct ratios/carry emergency pack and Low
accident radios/phone
Poor weather Illness All Daily forecast/advice from Centre staff/provision of clothing & Low
equipment
Falling off! Injury All Appropriate and clear brief by staff, carry centre first aid kit/ Low
helmets worn.
Other people/ Injury/ All • Vigilance and group/people management skills required to ensure no Low/med
user groups & abuse one is at risk or potential conflict in areas heavy with
centre tourism/recreation.
participants • Any conflicts/issues are dealt with sensitively and appropriately.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 26. Nightline/Shelter Building
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RISK RATING ACTION
Use of natural Injury, death Participants, · Appropriate protective clothing and equipment (eye protection, Low
materials and staff gloves, boots, full arm and leg cover, as judged necessary by staff) Refer to Codes
bushcraft · Supervision in appropriate ratios of Practice and
activities · Continual risk assessment of activity activity guidance
Building Injury or Participants, · Build on level ground sheets Low
shelters with death from staff · Use suitably sized materials for age and size of participants
natural materials or · Operating procedures are planned and agreed including size and
materials structure type of materials that can be used and means of carrying and lifting
falling onto · Participants and staff to continually assess suitability of materials for
participants soundness and stability of structure built
· Participants may not enter shelter until it is assessed for stability by
staff (do not sleep in shelters built of heavy material – tarps are an
alternative)
· Do not pick or use living material, litter or waste
· After activity ends dismantle shelters with care (main supports last)
and leave area as undisturbed as possible
Blindfold Eye injury, Participants · Area/route used specifically assessed for hazards Low
activities, trip injury · If necessary, eye protection used
nightline · Participants briefed re hazards and care required
· If at night, leaders have effective torches
Poisoning, Injury Participants, · Assess risks in specific environment used Low
infection, staff · Brief participants re poison/infection hazards
accident · Arrange suitable protective gloves and equipment if risk assessment
suggests necessary
· Supervision and first aid provision
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 27.Town/Village visits
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS AT CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RESIDUAL RISK FUTURE ACTION
ACTIVITY RISK ACTIONS RATING
Traffic Injury All See transport risk assessment/supervision in Codes of Low
accidents correct ratios/first aid equipment carried Practice section
Abuse injury participants Supervision/briefings/head counts/buddy Low
/abduction systems/meeting places/regular meeting up
with staff
Accident/ Illness participants As above/access to first aid and/or emergency Low
illness /Injury services via telephone/first aid kit carried by
leader
Site specific Death participants As above plus prior knowledge of site if Low
hazards (eg: possible/on going risk assessment
water/parks
etc)
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 28. Conservation
RESIDUAL RISK FUTURE
HAZARD/ RISK PERSO CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RATING ACTION
ACTIVITY NS AT ACTIONS
RISK
Use of tools Injury Pupils Briefing/advice from trained centre staff/ Training / guidance Low-Med
Staff Rangers on safe tool use /carrying techniques offered to staff new to
Supervision by first aid qualified leader centre activities and
Appropriate use of venues & PPE venues
Refer to Codes of
Practice and Guidance
Remote Illness Pupils Accompanied by experienced leader with sheets Low
locations Injury Staff appropriate clothing/emergency equipment
Extreme Illness Pupils Advice from daily forecast/provision of Low
weather Staff appropriate clothes and equipment
Other people/ Injury/ All • Vigilance and group/people management skills Low/med
user abuse required to ensure no one is at risk or potential
groups/centre conflict in areas heavy with tourism/recreation.
participants • Any conflicts/issues are dealt with sensitively and
appropriately.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 29. Field Studies including pond dipping– on/off site
HAZARD/ RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RESIDUAL FUTURE
ACTIVITY AT RISK ACTIONS RISK RATING ACTION
General Various all • Leader suitably experienced/trained Codes of Low
injuries • Leader First Aid qualified Practice
Applies
• Clear briefings & supervision
• Appropriate activity and venue chosen for needs of group
and conditions prevailing at time.
Working on rough Slips Participants Provision of appropriate footwear/clothing/ equipment/brief Low/med
ground/slippery Trips Staff from staff
rocks
Extreme weather Injury Participants As above/advice from daily weather forecast Low
Illness staff
Remote locations Illness Participants Supervision by suitably qualified staff (e.g. ML/Hill & Low
Moorland Leader/WGL) in correct ratios/first aid
available/appropriate clothing/equipment Route/time of
return left at Centre/communications carried
River Illness/dro Participants • Prior knowledge/experience of location and hazards. Low/med
studies/pond wning/hyp Staff • Ensure there is good access and egress, safe
dipping othermia depths/flow in normal conditions, good run-out, no
significant bank hazards-trees/rock etc.)
• On going risk assessment at site on day and during
activity. Awareness that water levels change and need to
assess before and during activity.
• Good briefing, supervision and group control
• wash hands before eating and after activity
Traffic hazard Injury All Good group management whilst crossing or walking on or Low/med
(cars/tractors/bike /death by roads, bridleways, byways and paths that are used by
s on roads/tracks other people.
Other people/ Injury/abu All • Vigilance and group and people management skills Low/med
user se required to ensure no one is at risk or potential conflict in
groups/centre areas heavy with tourism/recreation.
participants • Any conflicts/issues are dealt with sensitively and
appropriately.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Phil Baker Signed: Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTIVITY 30. Swimming in Local Public Pool
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS/ RESIDUAL FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RISK ACTION
RATING
Use of Drown Participants • Accompanied by adult with First Aid Qualification Hathersage Pool or Low
swimming ing, , staff LA run pools only
pools injury • Assess the swimming capability of the participants, (e.g. Ponds Forge)
preferably prior to the visit (e.g. by colleague who takes
swimming) or upon arrival at the pool (information on consent
form needs to be validated)
• Use local authority run pools during life guarded sessions
• There is constant pool supervision by qualified lifeguards
during swimming sessions
• Participants must be briefed as to how to behave in and
around the water
• If no lifeguard available, a designated leader must hold a
relevant lifeguard award and act as a lifesaver. In addition to
the lifesaver, there must also be a qualified first aider
present.
• In addition to lifesavers/lifeguards, sufficient leaders must act
as observers to swimmers.
• Diving to be allowed with leaders’ discretion.
Other user Injury/ All • Vigilance and group/people management skills required to Low/med
groups/other abuse ensure no one is at risk or potential conflict especially at busy
people/centre times
participants • Any conflicts/issues are dealt with sensitively and
appropriately.
Date of assessment: Dec 2018 Completed by Aidan Jones
Technical Advisor: Dan Crawford Next assessment due: Dec 2019
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ACTVITY 31 OPEN CANOEING /RAFT BUILDING Page 1 of 2
HAZARD RISK PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS - RESIDUAL FUTURE
AT RISK ACTIONS RISK RATING ACTION
General Injury all • Suitably experienced and qualified adult ("UKCC" / “BCU" or equivalent Codes of Low
illness award at a level required for the chosen venue. practice apply
• Instructor to be First Aid Qualified
• Clear briefings & supervision/coaching before, during and after session. Medical
• Appropriate activity and venue chosen for needs and abilities of group and /consent forms
conditions prevailing at time. sent to
• Staff : participant ratios appropriate for group, prevailing conditons/venue participants/
parents and
available for
centre use
Trailer Loading/ Injury - Public and • It’s the driver / instructor responsibility to ensure the trailer and load are Low
Unloading, participants/ secure
Transportation staff • Instructor to ensure boats and equipment secured
• Instructor to ensure boats are loaded and unloaded in a safe manner
appropriate to needs/abilities of group.
Deep water Injury / Participants/ Buoyancy aids are worn, correct size, correctly fitted and monitored by Low
drowning staff the instructor throughout the activity
Equipment- Injury Participants’ • All equipment checked before use Organisation Low
failure /miss- staff • Regular checks, maintenance and renewal supplying boats
use • All equipment to BCU/CEN specifications and or related
• All personal safety equipment checked and fitted correctly equipment
• Group briefed for correct use of equipment and supervised/coached vetted before
throughout session hire. Equipment
checked on day.
Water Quality/ Illness Participants/ • Check any obvious signs at venue of water quality issues Information on Low
disease staff • Open cuts/grazes covered Weils disease
• Participants are advised to wash/ shower after activity where possible. sent to
• Information regarding water borne diseases is given to group or participants/
accompanying member of staff. parents/staff
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