Risk Assessment Guidance for Student Groups
RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY
All activities shall be risk assessed by the nominated/appointed person managing the activity and the appropriate control measures implemented before the activity takes place. Risk assessments shall always consider the possible need for first aid and arrangements shall be made to ensure that first aid provision is appropriate to the risks
GUIDANCE NOTES
Step 1 - Look for the Hazards
Only those hazards which you could reasonably expect to result in significant harm.
Typical Examples:
• Contact with objects;
• Water-related hazards;
• Manual handling hazards;
• Slipping /Tripping / Falling hazards.
Step 2 - Identify who may be harmed
Identify the groups of people who may be affected
Typical Examples:
• Those directly involved
• Officials
• Spectator
• General Public
N.B Pay particular attention to groups who may be more.ulnerable e.g. disabled persons, inexperienced participants
Step 3 - Evaluate the risks
Do the precautions
• Meet legal requirements
• comply with recognised standards
• represent good practice
• reduce the risks as far as is reasonably practicable
Have you provided?
• Adequate information, instruction and training?
• Adequate systems or procedures?
• Where the risks are not adequately controlled, identify additional precautions required
There are five key factors to consider:
- The people: What are their physical capabilities, are they beginners or experienced? Consider the participants, the spectators, and any injuries/illnesses/allergies
- The activity: Physical requirements, working at heights, food hygiene, are instructors required?
- The equipment: Correct equipment, clothing, is it good condition? Passed electrical testing?
- The location: Indoor? Outdoor? What's the playing surface?
- The environment: Weather, Lighting
Risk Rating
The Calculations
Risk Rating = Hazard Consequence (Severity) x Likelihood
Hazard Consequence Ratings:
1. First aid injury or illness
2. Minor injury or illness
3. “3 day” injury or illness
4. Major injury or illness
5. Fatality, disabling injury
Likelihood Ratings:
1. Very unlikely
2. Unlikely
3. Likely
4. Very likely
5. Almost certain
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