WOODCRAFT FOLK - RISK ASSESSMENT

Location
Activity General activities
Risk is calculated by multiplying the likelihood of the risk occurring (L) by the severity should it happen (S), to give a value from 1 to 25.
Initial Risk Residual Risk
Activity Summary of Risk and Mitigation Measures Owner
L S R L S R
General - preparing to go Not being prepared for things to go wrong, take first aid kit. Adults adequately briefed
out 3 3 9 beforehand. take first aid kit 1 3 3

General Confusion over who, where, or when ? Adults to discuss and plan ahead- and keep to
3 3 9 it. One person in charge. 1 3 3

Out in open air all day Getting very cold or wet. Wear adequate clothing and stout footwear. Windproof mac
3 5 15 recommended. Keep children moving. Terminate activities if really adverse weather or 1 3 3
visibility

In woodland/outdoors 3 5 15 Low branches uneven ground. No running. 1 5 5

In woodland/outdoors 3 4 12 Insect bites, plant rashes, cuts and grazes. Take care and wear long trousers 2 4 8
Walking 3 4 12 Straying persons. Keep to paths when walking keep head counts adults front and back 1 4 4
Walking along roads Being hit by a vehicle. Brief before about rules. Be absolutely strict - change of mood!
3 5 15 Walk in crocodile, adult at front and back. Split a large group into manageable groups 1 5 5
if necessary. No straggling. High vis jacket at front and back if low visibility. Walk
facing oncoming traffic. Adults to walk on outside. No running. Adult to direct
Wide games Injury whenHold
crossings. playing game.
hands Take children
of lively care. Also be aware of children who don't want to
if necessary.
3 4 12 play and designate adult to supervise a quiet activity 1 4 4

Handling natural material Dog or other animal faeces or live or dead animals. Don’t touch. Don't scavenge near
2 4 8 obvious dog walking places. 1 4 4

Scavenging Poisonous plants and nuts. Warn if you know any poisonous plants present. Be aware if
3 5 15 1 5 5
any have nut allergy. Warn children not to eat anything they find.
Climbing trees Falling. Take care, adults to decide what is to be allowed and designate person to watch
3 5 15 at all times 1 5 5
 Initial Risk Residual Risk
Activity Summary of Risk and Mitigation Measures Owner
L S R L S R
Exploring in places with Falling in water, drinking contaminated water. take care. Do not enter water. Do not
open water, including drink from water sources outside.
streams and ditches and the 3 5 15 1 5 5
sea

Playing with parachute People under the parachute. Care when stepping on top of parachute when people are
3 4 12 1 4 4
under it
Creative activities Injuries like bruising, cuts etc. Take care. Show children how to use tools properly and
involving the use of tools 3 4 12 supervise them at all times 1 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

Risk assessment Key

Likelihood 1 Very unlikely, 2 Unlikely, 3 Possible, 4 Likely, 5 Very likely
Impact 1 Little or no impact, 2 Some impact, 3 Significant impact, 4 Serious impact, 5 Very serious impact
Risk Factor 1-5 Little or no risk, 6-10 Low risk, 11-15 Some risk, 16-20 Significant Risk, 21-25 Serious Risk