Appendix 3 Risk assessment form
Hazard present
Yes No 1. Pre-planning 3 3 3 3 3
Yes No 2. Supervision 3 3 3 3 3
Control measures
Leader in charge and group leaders for the activity have been appointed. Leader in charge/group leader has made an exploratory visit to location. Disclosure (Scotland) checks have been carried out/PVG.
Ongoing risk assessments and reassessments will be carried out during the event by leader in charge/group leader.
Participants will be supervised during countryside ranger led activities. Group leaders have full instructions on their responsibilities. Teachers will be responsible for discipline.
Emergency procedures will be drawn up before the event commences.
Yes No 3. Traffic/vehicles 3
Controls in place
Yes No 3
3 3
Site is assessed and hazardous areas/items identified and removed or avoided. 3 3
Yes No 3
3 3
A safety briefing will be given where necessary prior to the activity commencing. 3 3
Participants will be supervised by a countryside ranger and/or teacher at all times when crossing roads.
3 All vehicles will be roadworthy and in good condition. 3 Vehicles will not be overloaded.
Yes No 4. Slips/trips 3
3 3
3
Area to be visited will be checked prior to visit for hazards which could cause slips, trips or falls.
Locations where falls could occur will be avoided.
These hazards will be pointed out at the beginning of the session and when they arise.
The group will be advised to wear suitable footwear. Sturdy shoes with a good grip.
Yes No 5. Noise
3 Areas of high noise levels will be avoided. 3 Ear defenders will be supplied if high noise levels are liable to be experienced. 3 Instruction will be given to all persons who will use ear defenders.
Yes No 6. Climatic conditions 3
3
Leader in charge and group leaders will be competent to carry out instruction and be aware of hazards liable to be encountered.
Arrangements have been considered where changes in weather conditions make it necessary to alter/cancel the planned activity.
Yes No 3
3
Yes No 3
3 3
3 Yes No
Yes No 3
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