Girlguiding Sheffield Outdoor Activities Centre Whiteley Wood.

June 2012 Risk Assessment Problem solving Hazard

Activity

Risk
Injury

Control Measures
Leaders to liaise with instructor prior to session to discuss group requirements Leaders to assess group ability before activity Instructors to ensure activity appropriate to group Instructors to choose equipment depending on activity Instructors to brief participants on use of equipment and expected behaviour Participants briefed on expected behaviour Activities assessed by leader prior to session, to be suitable for the age etc. of group Leaders to monitor weather and adjust activity as appropriate Use of appropriate health and parental consent forms Ensure necessary medication available Information about existing medical conditions known by leaders Accident/emergency procedures

Comments/Action
Instructors have a variety of activities that could be used depending on factors such as group requirements, weather, location etc

Risk rating
Low

Inappropriate use of equipment

Injury

Equipment used will vary depending on activities undertaken

Low

Slips, trips

Injury

Low

Weather

Heat exhaustion, hypothermia illness

Low

Existing medical condition

low Recommend group provide a first aider Leaders to have access to mobile phone with appropriate phone numbers. Review date: February 2013

Girlguiding Sheffield Outdoor Activities Centre Whiteley Wood. June 2012

known by leaders

Drafted by: Rebecca Norton (Outdoor Activity Adviser) Checked by: Brian Crook (Health and Safety Adviser)

Review date: February 2013