Girlguiding Sheffield Outdoor Activities Centre Whiteley Wood.

June 2012 Risk Assessment Climbing frame Hazard

Fall from height, objects falling from above, trips and slips

Risk
Injury, broken limbs

Control Measures
Leader and other adults supervise session Children briefed before use; behaviour monitored throughout Activities assessed by leader prior to session, to be suitable for the age etc. of group Professionally installed Equipment suitable for the task Maximum of 6 children on frame at a time Climbing frame not to be used in very wet conditions Use of appropriate health and parental consent forms Ensure necessary medication available Information about existing medical conditions known by leaders Accident/emergency procedures known by leaders

Comments/Action
Supervised by a responsible adult

Risk rating
Low

Equipment failure

Injury

Warden to check every 3 months -bolts/ropes and area around climbing frame. Findings recorded and any necessary repairs made

Low

Weather

Equipment becomes slippery illness

Low

Existing medical condition

Recommend group provide a first aider Access to mobile phone with appropriate phone numbers.

low

Drafted by: Rebecca Norton (Outdoor Activities Adviser) Checked by: Brian Crook (Health and Safety Adviser) Review date: February 2013