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GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

1. All educational visits2. Travel on educational visits3. Residential visit accommodation4. Walks in normal country5. Walks in remote terrain6. Indirectly supervised walks (Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions etc.)7. River walks, gorge or stream scramble as an adventure activity8. Field study by or in water9. Rock climbing10.Swimming on Educational Visits11.Visits to Coastal Locations12.Cycling13.Standing camps14.Lightweight camping (Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and similar)15.Bushcraft including camp fire16.Archery17.Axe Throwing18.Team Building19.Low Ropes20.Canoeing/kayaking21.Access to Shepley Bridge Marina/Little Deer Wood

Assessments completed by. Denise Bedford MBEDate. June 2019

Little Deer Wood Activity Centre, Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9HRwww.kirkleesdofe.org

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GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - ALL EDUCATIONAL VISITSHAZARDOBSERVED

RISKBEFORECONTROLMEASURES

PERSONS AT RISK

CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTSACTIONS

RESIDUALRISKRATING

Exposure to weather. Cold injury, heat injury, over-exposure to sun.

Participants and staff.

Consider possible weather conditions and plan appropriate programme, clothing and equipment.Plan for participants who may not bring suitable clothing - check before departure and/or bring spares.Daily weather forecast obtained and plans adjusted accordingly.

Provide clear information about suitable clothing and equipment to participants and parents.

Low

Pupil lost or separated from group, inadequate supervision.

Injury, death. Participants. Ensure supervising staff competent and understand their roles.Sufficient supervisionPlan and use suitable group control measures (for example, buddy systems, large groups split in small groups each with named leaders, identification system).Individual mobile phone numbers noted Discuss itinerary and arrangements with participants.Briefing to all on what to do if separated from group.Head counts by leaders particularly at arrival/departure points, and when separating and reforming groups.

Plan supervision before visit and brief staff and participants.

Low

Illness or injury. Illness, injury. Participants, staff. 1st aid cover accessible and appropriateLeaders know how to call emergency services.Participants and parents are reminded to bring individual medication and this is securely kept.First aid and travel sickness equipment carried.Mobile phones carried if available.Emergency contacts arranged

Check first aid certificates current. Medication brought by participants.

Low

Special needs of specific participants - medical, behavioural, educational.

Illness, injury. Participants. Obtain information from parentsTake advice from SENCO if appropriateMake necessary arrangements for individual participants including individual risk assessment and additional staffing as necessary.

Use parental consent form. Low

Indirect/remote supervision (includes field work, souvenir shopping, theme parks, historic sites, etc)

Injury, death. Participants. Check location as suitable for this mode of supervision.Ensure participants sufficiently briefed and competent (any individual participants for whom indirect supervision not suitable must be directly supervised).Clear guidelines and emergency procedures set and understood.Participants remain in pairs or groups (buddy system - each responsible for named other).Rendezvous points and times set.Participants know how to contact staff.Staff understand they are still responsible.Parents informed and consent given.

Included in information to parents.

Medium

Leader’s own children. Injury or death. Participants, other children, staff.

If staff (teachers or volunteers’) families join group, pupil supervision must not be compromised.Appropriate authorities notified (LA, DoE)Staff children are similar age to group and supervised with participants or separate supervision arranged.

Consider before staffing agreed. Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - TRAVEL ON EDUCATIONAL VISITSHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Traffic accident, coach. Injury, death, separated from group.

Coach from a reputable supplier. DCC approved supplierCoaches have seat belts that staff ensure they are working and are worn at all times during the journey.Buses without seatbelts are avoided if possible and never used on high speed roads.Sufficient supervisionSuitable embarkation points used (for example, coach park, onto wide pavement).Close supervision and head counts during any breaks in journey and getting on and off coach.

Contact DCC passenger transport dept.

Low

Use of private vehicles. Injury, death. All use in compliance with DCC driving at work policySeatbelts worn at all times.Specific permission obtained from parents.

Refer to driving at work policy Low

Minibus travel. Injury, death, separated from group.

All use in compliance with DCC ‘Notes and Guidance on the Use of Minibuses’ and legal requirementsCare always taken in parking in suitable place for disembarkation.Close supervision and head counts during any breaks in journey and getting in and out of bus.

Low

Service station and other breaks in journey

Injury, death, left behind/ separated from group.

Brief participants on:Purpose and timings of stop.How and where to contact staff.Remain in pairs or threes (buddy system - each responsible for named other)Remind about moving traffic (driving on right abroad).Careful head count before departure.

Low

Ferry crossing. Injury, death, drowning, separated from group.

Close supervision on vehicle deck.‘Rules’ established and participants briefed, especially about open deck area.Remain in pairs or threes (buddy system - each responsible for named other).Meeting point agreed throughout crossing and on docking (numbered stairway to coach deck).Careful head count before disembarkation.Planned procedure for missing participants - for example, member of staff to leave as foot passenger.

Arrange procedures with staff and participants before arrival at ferry.

Low

On foot. Injury, death. Work on foot planned to avoid fast roads wherever possible.Supervision on pavements, roads and especially crossing of any fast roads is pre-planned.Participants are briefed about hazards and behaviour required.

Planning Medium

Use of public transport: trains, trams, underground, bus, air travel.

Injury, death, separated from group.

Journey is planned and assessed - key risk points identified.Careful supervision, particularly in crowded areas and entry, exit and change points with head counts.Large groups divided into small groups each with leader(s).Participants know their group and leader(s).Emergency plan in place - participants briefed where they are going, what to do if separated from group.

Planning Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Fire Injury, Death Briefing to all participants about expected standards and code of behaviour.Identify requirements at time of booking and check during pre visit and on arrival.Check that a fire risk assessment has been completed and meets the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Check that there are:Automatic fire alarms in public areas, which can be heard inside rooms & shepherds huts.Fire extinguishers are available in public areas.Fire exits clearly marked.A walk through fire practice takes place on arrival to include assembly point, lay-out of accommodation, key personnel and routines.A group list is held by staff to ensure registration of whole party after an evacuation of the building.Decide whether or not participants doors should be locked from the inside (see intruder section)No naked flames in accommodation (tepees, tents, shepherd huts, log cabin, etc.)Appropriate number of supervisory staff to help in emergency exit of tepees/tents.

Pre-visit check and/or check of information recommended by group. Check information on arrival. Inform group about fire procedures on arrival.

Low

Attack or disturbanceby intruder

Injury, death, abduction

Check that security arrangements have been assessed and reasonable steps taken to prevent unauthorised persons entering the accommodation.Ensure site is locked at night by staff on duty.Ensure that all windows and doors can be securely shut from the inside.Decide whether or not participants doors should be locked from the inside – consideration to ensuring participants wake up if fire alarm sounds during the night. Appropriate number of supervisory staff to help in emergency exit of accommodation in use.Ensure participants understand that they inform staff in the event of an emergency.Check participants at “lights out”.Designate responsibilities and roles for individual members of staff including groups.Carry out additional risk assessment if this is not possible

Briefing of participants regarding expected behaviour and actions

Low

Safeguarding Injury, death,abduction,abuse

Appropriate visiting staff to participant ratios at all times.Participants can easily contact staff throughout night.Participants are checked in their accommodation at ‘lights out’.All adults are appropriately trained in safeguarding/child protection and standards regarding access to bedrooms/ changing areas etc. are agreedParticipants know what to do if concerned.Refer to KSCB posters for guidance.All centre staff to undergo relevant safeguarding checks.Visiting groups to ensure that relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out on their visiting staff.

Pre-visit check and/or check of information.

Low




Domestic hazards. Injury, death. Staff to highlight specific risks for accommodation used. Check accommodation on arrival, staff and participants to report any faulty items found.

Pre-visit check and on-going Low

Hygiene Illness Visual inspection of washing facilities, lighting, heating, ventilation. Ongoing Low

Night time tendencies. Injury, death. Information gained from parents/carers about participants’ illnesses, sleepwalking, etc.Suitable visiting staff supervision arranged to meet needs of participants.

Use recommended parental consent form.

Low

Additional needs. Injury Accommodation meets any additional needs of anyone in the group. Pre-visit check as necessary. Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - WALKS IN NORMAL COUNTRYNormal country = parks, enclosed farmland and fields (NOT moorland, mountain and/or where possible to be more than 30 minutes from a road) (ASSUMES LEADER WITH GROUP - IF OTHERWISE SEE INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED WALKS)Measures of competence to include relevant governing body awards (BEL, HMLA, Mountain Training) and/or evidence of recent and relevant experience in type of terrain to be walked. *



HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Falls, drowning. Injury, death. Leader experienced of walking in terrain and of leading groups.Route researched and pre-walked - significant hazards (cliffs, water hazards, quarries, etc) avoided or carefully assessed.Weather forecast obtained and conditions monitored; route changed if necessary.

Leader competence approved (see above).Leader completes specific risk assessment for each walk as necessary.Ongoing assessment by leader at start and during activity.

Low

Getting lost. Injury Leader has sufficient navigational skills.Group size as low as possible and sufficientLarge groups are best split into small groups each with competent leader.Head counts.Briefing of participants and staff.

Leader competence approved (see above).

Low

Injury, illness or emergency away from immediate help.

Injury, death. One leader with each group first aid trained.First aid kit.Information about pre-existing medical conditions and medication carried.Leaders are briefed and have planned emergency procedures.Communications arranged.

Pre-planning of emergency procedures and communications.

Low

Exposure to extreme weather - cold, wet, heat and sun.

Injury, death. Daily weather forecast obtained.All participants have suitable footwear, clothing and equipment to match expected conditions.

Parents and participants given checklist - kit checked before departure.

Low


GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - WALKS IN REMOTE TERRAIN WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES FROM A ROAD(ASSUMES LEADER WITH GROUP - IF OTHERWISE SEE INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED WALKS).In addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience in type of terrain to be walked, leader must hold:Appropriate level Mountain Training Hill & Moorland Leader, Walking Group Leader or Mountain LeaderHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Falls, drowning. Injury, death. Leader experienced walking in terrain and of leading groups.Route researched and, if necessary, pre-walked - specific hazards (cliffs, water hazards, etc) risk assessed.Weather forecast, ongoing assessment of conditions and adjustment of plans by group leader.

Leader provides evidence of competence specific risk assessment for each walk as necessary.

Low

Getting lost. Injury Leader has sufficient navigational skills.Group size ten or less, second adult with most groups.Head counts.Briefing of participants and staff.

Leader competence. Low

Injury, illness or emergency away from immediate help.

Injury, death. Leader first aid trained HSE 16 hours minimum.Second adult with most groups.First aid kit.Information about pre-existing medical conditions and medication carried.Leader has planned emergency procedures.Communications (mobile phones?) arranged.


Low


Injury, death. Daily weather forecast obtained, on-day conditions assessed andplans adjusted as necessary.All participants have suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for expected conditions.Emergency equipment carried, including group shelter.

Parents and participants given checklist of clothing and equipment - kit checked before departure.

Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED WALKS (Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions and similar)In addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience in type of terrain to be walked, leader must hold appropriate governing body awardsHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Insufficient pupil competence or supervision.

Injury, death. Participants are trained appropriately before the venture and their competence to work independently is assessed by the leader.Monitoring continues in the field. The indirect supervision arranged is flexible and may become tighter or looser as the situation dictates.Participants are in small groups, usually eight or less.Supervisors must have the appropriate governing body awards for the area & terrain of the group.

Leaders are aware they remain responsible for participants at all times.Necessary monitoring of participants is maintained.

Medium

Falls, drowning. Injury, death. Route researched and, if necessary, pre-walked - specific hazards (cliffs, water hazards, etc) risk assessed and, if necessary, avoided.

Specific risk assessment for each walk as necessary.

Low

Getting lost. Injury Participants have sufficient navigational skills.Briefing and training of participants.Staff remain in sufficient contact with participants to prevent significant errors.

Level of supervision must be appropriately matched to pupil competence.

Low

Injury, illness or emergency.

Injury, death. Participants and leader trained in emergency procedure and first aid.Group carries first aid kit and is sufficiently trained to deal with incidentsInformation on medical conditions, medication carried.All are clear on planned emergency procedures.Communications arranged.


Low


Injury, death. Daily weather forecast obtained.All participants have suitable footwear, clothing and equipment.

Parents and participants given checklist of clothing and equipment - kit checked before departure.

Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - RIVER WALKS, GORGE STREAM SCRAMBLE OR SIMILAR (PLANNED ENTRY INTO WATER AS AN ADVENTURE ACTIVITY).In addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience of activity, leader must have training/qualification relevant to nature and location of activity. In remote terrain, leader must hold relevant walking award, and to use ropes, a rock climbing award or site-specific training.Some situations may require life saving, white water rescue qualifications.HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Extreme weather, cold water.

Cold, injury/ death. Seasonal (usually April - October) activity, consideration of forecast and prevailing conditions on day, suitable clothing and equipment, dry spare clothing and emergency equipment available.

Pre-planning, equipment lists to group, kit checked before departure.

Low

Deep and/or fastflowing water.

Drowning,injury.

Each stream must be individually risk assessed by leader with advice from technical adviser (MIA or otherwise approved) - written control measures and/or operating procedure produced.Deep, fast flowing water may require life saving and/or other water based activity qualificationsWeather forecast obtained and leader makes decision whether or not to proceed or adapt activity on basis of weather forecast, strength of water, conditions on day.Clear guidelines ie water depth, on what conditions lead to cancellationSwimming ability of participants known and assessed

Written specific risk assessment and/or operating procedure.Ongoing assessment by leader at start and during activity.

Low

Falls, falling rocks, cliffs. Death, injury. From site-specific risk assessment decision made regarding necessary equipment - helmets (usual), type of footwear etc.Close supervision by experienced staff.Ropes, or terrain requiring ropes, may only be used by qualified staff working to an operating procedure agreed by MIA as above.

Pre-visit - site-specific risk assessment and operating procedure as above.

Low

Refer to HSE Rock and Water Guidance




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - FIELD STUDY BY/IN WATER (RIVER, STREAM STUDY OR POND DIPPING).In addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience of activity leader must in remote terrain hold relevant walking award.HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Extreme weather, cold water.

Cold, injury/ death

Consideration of forecast and conditions of day, provision of suitable clothing, footwear and equipment, dry spare clothing and emergency equipment.


Low

Proximity to water. Drowning Risk awareness of route, banks, crossings, etc.Awareness that water levels change and need to assess conditions before and during activity.Other route MUST be taken if route (for example bank-side path, stepping stones) unsafe.Good supervision of participants to ensure sensible behaviour.Method of extraction from water in place

Pre-planning and assessment on day.

Low

Planned activity IN water (for field studies etc)

Drowning,injury

Each location must be individually risk assessed by leader.Use sites where:easy access and exit from waterno significant hazards on banks, for example, water flowing onto overhanging treesno immediate significant down-stream hazards (waterfalls etc)participants can stand easily in water to be entered participants can be seen and supervised by staff.Weather forecast obtained and leader makes decision whether or not to proceed or adapt activity n basis of weather forecast, strength of water and conditions on day.

Written specific risk assessment and/or operating procedure in placeOngoing assessment by leader at start and during activity.

Medium

Weil’s disease pollution.

Disease Do not use obviously contaminated sites.Obtain and follow guidelines about Weil’s disease.Take sensible hygiene precautions: cover wounds, grazes, etc.Do not drink river water.Wash hands before eating.

Take advice from Environment Agency if necessary.

Low

Informal swimming. Drowning Never allow impromptu swimming or paddling - always risk assess the proposed venue in advance for currents, rocks, weeds, nature of bottom and sides. Also assess ability of participants and staff and activities proposed. You must arrange:

safe area signals for distress and recall lifesaver and observers (adults to stay out of water) head counts briefing of participants and staff.

Written specific risk assessment required.

Medium




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - Rock ClimbingIn addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience, leader must hold Mountain Training, RCI Rock Climbing Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor, Climbing Wall Development Instructor, Mountain Instructor’s Award, Mountain Instructor’s Certificate or UIAGM Guide certificateWallsHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Avoidable objective/ unsuitable location for ability of group.

Disabling or fatal injury.

Location is specifically assessed by leaderClimbing walls checked on an agreed/recorded schedule

Written site-specific risk assessment and/or operating procedures.

Low

Equipment failure, inappropriate use of equipment.


Qualified supervision as above.Instruction/monitoring of use of equipment.Equipment used in compliance with manufacturers recommendations, regularly checked and log maintained.

Low

Fall from height, objects falling from above, trips and slips at foot of face,


Qualified supervision as above, instructors working within remit of qualification.Group size and ratios suitable (RCI usually up to 12 participants plus extra adult).Appropriate specialist climbing equipment used (ropes, helmets, harnesses, etc).Proper briefing of participants, behaviour monitored and managed appropriately, vigilance of all staff during activity.Helmets worn whilst at base of rock face.

Low

Exposure to environmental factors - heat, cold, rain, wind.


Adequate protective clothing and equipment.Check weather forecast.Ability to change plans if weather inappropriate.

Kit list to parents; kit checked before departure.

Low

Illness or injury. Disabling or fatal injury or illness.

1st aid cover accessible and appropriate for venueInformation about existing medical conditions known by staff.Accident/emergency procedures known by leaders.First aid equipment carried by party.

Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - SWIMMING DURING EDUCATIONAL VISITSHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Use of swimming pools Drowning,injury.

Refer to latest guidelines on swimming Preferably use pools during life-guarded sessions. We ask that a trained lifeguard is on duty and on poolside during any swimming activity.If swimming in other than LA pools, ensure requirements as above are in place.

Pre-visit - site- specific risk assessment.

Low

Swimming in sea or other natural waters.

Drowning,injury.

Preferably swim on life-guarded beaches.Never allow impromptu swimming or paddling - always risk assess the proposed venue in advance for tides, currents, rocks, weeds, nature of bottom and sides.Also assess ability of participants - parental confirmation of swimming ability is often unreliable.Arrange:safe areasignals for distress and recalllifesaver and observers (adults to stay out of water)head countsbriefing of participants and staff.

Pre-visit - site- specific risk assessment.

Medium

Refer to ‘Group Safety at the Water Margins’ at www.oeapng.info




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GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - VISITS TO COASTAL LOCATIONS Leader must have recent and relevant experience of venue.HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Extreme weather, cold or sun/heat injury.

Cold injury/death. Consideration of forecast, use of suitable clothing and equipment, dry spare clothing and emergency equipment.


Low

Sea, waves, tides, rip tides, shelving beaches, underwater hazards, exit routes cut off by tides or high seas etc.

Drowning,injury

Each venue must be visited and individually risk assessed by leader with advice from coast guards/other local ‘experts’, if necessary.Weather forecast obtained and leader makes decision whether or not to proceed or adapt activity on basis of weather forecast and state of sea. alternative activities are available.Paddling and swimming are not allowed except if organised according to policy and risk assessment.Tide times obtained during planning process


Medium

Falls, falling rocks, cliffs. Death, injury. From site-specific risk assessment decision made regarding route, supervision, location of activities, footwear etc.Close supervision by experienced staff.

Pre-visit - site- specific risk assessment and operating procedure as above.

Low

Group control Drowning, injury, death.

Close supervision, large groups split into small groups each with leader known to participants.Overall leader remains in touch with all groups and can recall effectively.No impromptu swimming or paddling allowed, see swimming risk assessment.

Pre-planning of activities and supervision.

Medium

Refer to ‘Group Safety at the Water Margins’ at www.oeapng.info




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GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - CYCLINGDepending on venue, leader must be regular cyclist and have cycled route. For ‘mountain biking’ on steep terrain, training required. For remote locations, other qualification required.HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Traffic accident. Injury, death. Suitable route off-road or on quiet roads.Each route must be pre-cycled and individually risk assessed by leader Supervision arranged: small groups usually maximum of 12, two leaders, who hold MBLA, SMBLA or other relevant qualification/Award for activitySupervision planned for any serious road junctions etc.Helmets worn.


Medium

Mechanical fault. Death, injury. Cycles used are road/route worthy.If participants are using own bikes, cycles brought for inspection by leader prior to activity.Unsuitable cycles not permitted.Simple tools and spares carried.Breakdown plan agreed.Participants must not be left on their own.

Information to parents stating standards required. Check size, steering, brakes, cycles, gears, helmets, etc.

Low

Group control, lost pupil. Injury, death. Close supervision.Maps carried.Large groups split into small groups each with leaders.Overall leader remains in touch with all groups and can re-group effectively at agreed points.

Pre-planning of route and supervision.

Medium




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - STANDING CAMPSLeader must have recent and relevant experience and training in camping and equipment to be used.Possible qualifications; SWMMLTS Coastal and Countryside Camping Endorsement, MLTE WGL Award/ Mountain LeaderHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING


Cold, injury/death. Seasonal (usually April - October) activity, consideration of forecast, use of suitable clothing and equipment, dry spare clothing and emergency equipment.


Low

Hazards on site and immediate surrounds.

Drowning, falls, injury, death.

Site must be visited and individually risk assessed.Camp rules or operating procedure agreed to minimise risks.Appropriate supervision arranged,

Written specific risk assessment and/or operating procedure.Ongoing assessment by leader during camp.

Medium

Site security - unauthorised entry by intruder or exit by pupil.

Death, injury. Site chosen with minimal public access.Leaders sleep in tents close to participantsClose supervision by experienced staff.Local police informed of location if not using an established camp site.

Risks reduced but participants and parents understand all risks cannot be eliminated.

Low

Equipment failure. Injury Equipment used has been properly maintained and checked before use. Erected by competent staff. Low

Fire, heat hazards. Injury, burns, scalds, death.

Cooking tent is isolated from sleeping tents by at least three times height of tent.No smoking or naked flames in sleeping tents.Fire procedure understood by all.Fire extinguishers and fire blankets available. First aider trained in burn treatment.Flammable fuel and equipment only used by trained competent staff.Operating procedures agreed for use of cook tents.Participants only use lightweight cooking equipment under close supervision by training staff or passed as competent by qualified leader.

Low/medium

Hygiene Illness Good practice followed.Leaders using kitchen have attended Basic Food Hygiene training or, at minimum, understand and follow guidance provided.Hands are always washed before handling food.Elsan’ type toilets are managed to ensure hygiene standards metToilets have adequate hand washing facilities.

Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - LIGHTWEIGHT CAMPINGLeader must have recent and relevant experience and training in camping and equipment to be used.For non remote sites possible qualifications; CLA, BEL, WGL Award, Lowland Leader Award + Expedition Skills Module. For remote sites the leader must be appropriately qualified to lead and ‘wild’ camp. E.g BEL, Hill & Moorland Leader plus Expedition Skills Module, Mountain LeaderHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING


Cold, injury/death. Consideration of forecast and amendment of plans if necessary, use of suitable clothing and equipment, dry spare clothing and emergency equipment.


Low

Insufficient supervision of participants.

Injury, death. Competence of participants is assessed and monitored.Participants are provided with sufficient supervision for their competence, age and behaviour.Participants know how to contact staff/summon help.

Pre-assessment of competence, particularly if remote supervision is planned.

Medium

Hazards on route and campsites used.

Drowning, falls, injury, death.

Route is pre-planned, risk assessed and appropriately supervised (see appropriate walking or cycling risk assessment).Each camp site used pre-visited and risk assessed by leader.Sufficient supervision is provided at camp site (indirect supervision is acceptable for competent participants.)

Written specific risk assessment and/or operating procedure.Re-assessment on arrival at site.

Low


Death, injury. Sites chosen with minimal public access.Leaders sleep on site unless participants trained and assessed as sufficiently competent to camp under indirect supervision.

Risks reduced but participants and parents understand all risks cannot be eliminated.

Low

Fire, heat hazards. Injury, burns, scalds, death.

Use of flammable substances is at least two times height of tents away from tents.Equipment used has been properly maintained and checked before use.No smoking or naked flames in sleeping tents.Fire procedure understood by all.Leader (or if indirectly supervised, participants) trained in burn treatment. Flammable fuel and cooking equipment only used by trained competent staff and participants (or by participants under close supervision of trained and competent staff).Procedures agreed for use of stoves and refuelling.

Training in use of stoves must be provided by ML,WGL or BELA qualified staff.

Medium

Hygiene Illness Participants, staff. Good practice followed.Groups are trained in basic hygiene.Hands are washed before handling food.

Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – BushcraftLeader must have recent and relevant experience and training in bushcraft and equipment to be used.

HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING



Pre-planning and check at start of session.

Low

Supervision of participants


Suitably experienced instructor to lead activity and monitor behaviour of participants. Ensure there is enough supporting staff.

Low

Fire Injury, death. Designated fire area allocated by leader.Participants briefed on safe use and movement in fire pit area.Participants supervised at all times. Water buckets filled and appropriately located.Fire extinguisher – in bushcraft shed.

Pre-planning, briefing, ongoing.

Medium

Campfire Injury, death Designated fire area allocated by leader.Participants briefed on safe use and movement in fire pit area.Participants supervised at all times by leader and appropriate ratio of visiting staff.Water buckets filled and appropriately located.Fire extinguisher – in bushcraft shed.Leader to be mindful of participants taking part in campfire activities eg songs, toasting marshmallows, etc.


Medium

Clothing Injury, death Appropriate clothing and footwear for groupPersonal protective equipment for the group

Checked prior to activity & ongoing

Low

Tools & Equipment Injury, death Participants briefed on safe use of tools to be used.All tools to be kept in safe place whilst not in use.Staff to supervise young people at all times.Tools checked and counted before being given out and counted once they have been returned.Knives to be signed in and out. Safety cover on tools when not in use.PPE worn where appropriate.


Medium

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - ArcheryLittle Deer Wood Activity Centre, Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9HR

www.kirkleesdofe.orgAALA Licence – Registration Number: L11693/ R0909, Expires 11/09/2020


Leader must have recent and relevant experience and training in Archery and equipment to be used.Leader must hold a current Archery Leader Qualification. HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING



Pre-planning, equipment checked before activity

Low

Supervision of participants.

Injury, death. Competence of participants is assessed and monitored.Expectations of participants & supporting staff to be set out by instructor at start of session/programme.Participants are provided with sufficient supervision for their competence, age and behaviour.Participants know how to contact staff/summon help.

Qualified archery instructor to lead activity and monitor behaviour of participants. Ensure there is enough supporting staff.

Low

Trips, falls, friction burns injury, loss of sight, death

Pre session instruction from qualified / experienced person, danger areas marked out, signed and pointed out to group, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the session. Constant vigilance by instructor with regard to the shooting perimeter, viewing area and general public. Use of archery curtain where necessary.


Low


Death, injury. Sites chosen with minimal public access.Bolt the range door prior the activity

Risks reduced where possible

Low

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - Axe ThrowingLittle Deer Wood Activity Centre, Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9HR

www.kirkleesdofe.orgAALA Licence – Registration Number: L11693/ R0909, Expires 11/09/2020


Leader must have recent and relevant experience and training in Axe Throwing and equipment to be used.Leader must have undertaken specific training. HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING



Pre-planning, equipment checked before activity

Low

Insufficient supervision of participants.


Medium

Trips, falls, friction burns injury, loss of sight, death

Pre session instruction from trained / experienced person, danger areas marked out, signed and pointed out to group, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the session. Constant vigilance by instructor with regard to the throwing perimeter, viewing area and general public.


Low


Death, injury. Sites chosen with minimal public access.Bolt the range door prior the activity

Risks reduced but all risks cannot be eliminated.

Low

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - Crate StackingIn addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience, leader must hold Mountain Training, RCI Rock Climbing Instructor, Climbing Wall




Instructor, Climbing Wall Development Instructor, Mountain Instructor’s Award, Mountain Instructor’s Certificate or UIAGM Guide certificate.WallsHAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Avoidable objective/ unsuitable location for ability of group.


Location is specifically assessed by leader. Written site-specific risk assessment and/or operating procedures.

Low

Equipment failure, inappropriate use of equipment.


Qualified supervision as above.Instruction/monitoring or use of equipment.Equipment used in compliance with manufacturers recommendations, regularly checked and maintained.

Log sheets of equipment in office.

Low

Fall from height, objects falling from above, trips and slips at foot of face,


Qualified supervision as above, instructors working within remit of qualification.Group size and ratios suitable Appropriate specialist climbing equipment used (ropes, helmets, harnesses, etc.).Proper briefing of participants, behaviour monitored and managed appropriately, vigilance of all staff during activity.Helmets worn

Check the site specific area prior to activity including tree and apparatus

Low

Exposure to environmental factors - heat, cold, rain, wind.


Adequate protective clothing and equipment.Check weather forecast.Ability to change plans if weather inappropriate.

Kit checked before activity Low

Illness or injury. Disabling or fatal injury or illness.

1st aid cover accessible and appropriate for venueInformation about existing medical conditions known by staff.Accident/emergency procedures known by leaders.First aid equipment available.

First Aid kit available Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – Team BuildingLeader must have recent and relevant experience and training



HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING


Cold, injury/death. Consideration of forecast, use of suitable clothing and equipment Pre-planning, equipment checked

Low

Hazards on site and immediate surrounds including

Injury/death Site to be visited and individually risk assessed.Appropriate supervision arranged,

Written specific risk assessment and/or operating procedure.Ongoing assessment by leader during session

Medium

Uneven ground, working above & off the ground, lifting & carrying

Injury Each team challenge game to have verbal/written instructions where applicable, a competent leader to be on hand to explain and guide the team through the challenge and to step in if and when he or she feels there is risk of injury to individuals or the team.

Low

Equipment failure. Injury Equipment used has been properly maintained and checked prior to use. Ongoing assessment & maintenance regime.

Low

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – Low Ropes CourseLeader must have recent and relevant experience and training





HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Weather – Temperature/sun/wind/rain/lightening

Cold, injury/death. Ensure participants are appropriately clothedUse sunscreen and ensure drinks are availableEnsure clear emergency evacuation plan

Pre-planning, equipment checked

Medium

Slipping/falling from the elements

Injury/death Safety briefingAppropriate footwear correctly fastenedParticipants taught how to correctly ‘spot’ for each otherAppropriate spotting ratios used for the specific elementParticipants spotted throughout the exerciseTeamwork encouragedRelevant instruction given/supervisionHelp and advice given as requiredPossible traversing techniques demonstrated/suggested

Ongoing Medium

Choking Injury/death Ensure participants do not eat or drink during activities (unless on planned drink break)Ensure helmets are correctly sized and fittedRelevant instruction given/supervision

Safety briefing & Ongoing Low

Head injuries Injury/death Helmets worn throughoutRelevant instruction given/supervision


Rope Burns Injury/death Participants constantly spottedEnsure participants do not move across elements too fastRelevant instruction given/supervision


Strangulation/Entrapment Injury/death Participants are not allowed to wrap/tie ropes around any part of the bodyLong hair tied backDraw cord/toggles removed/tucked insideRelevant instruction given/supervision


Impact against structure/other participant

Injury/death Participants are not allowed to swing on ropesCorrect spotting technique usedRelevant instruction given/supervision


Impact from other object/s Injury/death Participants to remove watches, jewellery and objects from pocketsActivity area is clear of foreign objects and pre-check carried outRelevant instruction given/supervision


Being hit by component e.g. tyre

Injury/death Ensure components are not allowed to move/swing out of control/excessivelyParticipants constantly spottedRelevant instruction given/supervision


Falling from a height Injury/death Define height beyond which participants may not ascendRelevant instruction given/supervision


Equipment failure Injury/death Ensure appropriately planned inspection and maintenance schedule implementedEnsure pre session checks are implementedEnsure maximum number of participants per element is not exceeded

Pre check, Ongoing, Reporting faults (file in office)

Low

Poor Instruction Injury/death Ensure staff are appropriately trained and updatedAll staff are participants must be clear who is in charge of running the sessionAppropriate safety ratios are applied

Clear instructions Low

Starting Before Spotter Ready

Injury/death Clear instructions prior to using element. Demonstration of communication protocol in briefing.


GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT - CANOEING/KAYAKINGIn addition to evidence of recent and relevant experience, the leader must hold the appropriate BCU qualification for the activity proposed.HAZARD OBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Avoidable objective dangers/unsuitable location.


Location has been specifically assessed by qualified coach & the ability/experience of the group taken into account.Weather forecast obtained, weather and water conditions constantly monitored and activity adjusted accordingly.

Written site-specific risk assessment (and operating procedures if appropriate).

Low

Water environment Drowning,injury.

The leader holds the appropriate BCU qualification for the water (inland or sea) and conditions prevailing.Knowledge of pupil swimming ability / water confidence known.Participants supervised in BCU recommended ratios by qualified staff.The leader holds first aid and resuscitation awards.Personal buoyancy meets BCU recommendations and leaders check buoyancy always worn correctly when afloat.All boats have suitable buoyancy.Equipment as recommended by BCU is carried and used as appropriate. Participants are appropriately trained in use.

Low

Equipment failure. Drowning • All equipment is checked before use; an equipment log is maintained and an annual maintenance programme is undertaken.

Monitoring programme in place.

Low

Head injury. Injury • Helmets used if conditions dictate. Low

Water quality. Illness Local advice taken about water quality.Open cuts and sores covered.Participants and parents briefed about Weil’s disease and action to take if appropriate.

Low

Exposure to weather. Hypothermia Suitable clothing and footwear and change of clothes.Spare clothing and emergency equipment available to group.Plan for participants who may not bring suitable clothing - check before departure and/or bring spares.Weather forecast obtained, wind and water conditions constantly monitored and activity adjusted accordingly.Emergency telephone available.

Provide clear information about suitable clothing and equipment to participants and parents.

Low




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – Access to Shepley Bridge Marina/Little Deer WoodAccess to the venue MUST be negotiated by party leader prior to educational visit. Vehicles should only access the venue by prior arrangement.

HAZARDOBSERVED



RESIDUALRISKRATING

Group Control. Injury, death. Groups meet at the Ship Inn Steanard Lane Mirfield WF14 8HBRegister to be taken & supervision by party leaderGroups to be informed of the ‘code of conduct’ for the visitGroups to walk in single file on right side of road accompanied staff in hi vis jacketsGroups to cross the road using the wave method supervised by staffGroups to enter site in single file in a & quiet orderly manner under staff supervision

Written specific risk assessment and/or operating procedure.Ongoing assessment by leader at start and during process.

Medium

Individual Control Injury, death. Individual participants to be dropped at the Ship InnPark responsibly & behave in a manner so not to jeopardise the good long standing relationship Walk on right side of roadCaution should be taken when crossing road Enter site in a quiet orderly mannerAvoid parking on Huddersfield Road

Information to parents stating process & standards required.

Medium

Single Vehicle Control Injury, death. Vehicles to enter Shepley Bridge Marina using main entrance & observe one way systemVehicles access & proceed in a slow, cautious manner Vehicles to drop passengers in an identified safe placeVehicles to exit site using the one way system in a slow cautious controlled wayCare to be taken when turning right through the back gate.

Information stating process & standards required.

Medium

Multiple Vehicle Control Injury, death Vehicles to enter Shepley Bridge Marina using main entrance & observe one way systemVehicles access & proceed in a slow, cautious manner Vehicles to drop passengers in an identified safe place by stewardsVehicles to exit site using the one way system in a slow cautious controlled way as directedCare to be taken when turning right through the back gateExit is a slow controlled way.

Stewards to supervise in hi vis vests in designated locations. Control measures agreed prior to access. Communication by walkie talkie throughout. process.

Medium


