Central Yorkshire Scouts Cubadoodledoo Risk Assessment

Central Yorkshire Scouts Cubadoodledoo 2022 Risk Assessment – Backwoods Cooking

This risk assessment is to be read and applied in conjunction with:

 Hesley Wood Campsite's Risk Assessments

 Other risk assessments prepared for Cubadoodledoo 2022

Hazard Identified
Participants with allergies
Persons at Is the Risk Controlled? Any further action Review date and
Risk needed? revisions made
 Particpants  A list of all attendees with allergies (or other dietary requirements) No further revision considered
(primarily to be given to the leader running the activity throughout the event. necessary at this time.
Cubs)  Leaders to identify any specific foods or activities that could create
danger to allergy.
 Leaders to ask all participants for their name and whether they
have any dietary requirement (cross referencing with the as
appropriate).
 Any Cubs with Epipens to ensure they are accessible, and leaders
are aware.
 Appropriate produce will be purchased (where at all possible) as
alternatives to cater for diary intolerant / lactose free and gluten
free Cubs (as well as vegetarian / vegan)

The risk is adequately controlled.

Making s'mores on file (fire
already prepared / lit)
 All people on  Rules and risks of activity explained before Cubs start. No further revision considered
site  Equipment kept to one side out of Cubs’ way until needed. necessary at this time
 Point out any specific rules and safety requirements before
starting activity.
 Walking – Cubs informed no running / jumping etc.
 Cubs informed of clear boundary around fire area;
 Cubs will not be using matches or firelighting;
 Cubs informed not to put anything in the fire.

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 All Cubs remain within sight of leaders.

 Backwards cooking has a suitable ratio subject to age and other
considerations of the groups of Cubs
 Ensure not too many Cubs around the same fire simultaneously
 Cubs warned of heat of food when comes off fire
 Ensure there is a bucket / bowl of water present
 Ensure Cubs are advised to be careful with sticks – not to point
towards anyone else (to avoid injury to others) and not to run with
sticks;
 Cubs warned that the bamboo skewers will set on fire if placed
directly into the flame;
 Cubs are warned that barrels and other metal objects (as may be
utilised) will be hot.

The risk is adequately controlled

Prepared By: Carrie Pearson, May 2022

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