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Key Guidance This section provides an overview of the key concepts for completing a RAFAC risk assessment.
Likelihood (L) x Impact (I) =
Refer to Notes section for further information. The first line of the risk assessment table, below, shows an illustrative Risk Score Calculation
example.
Likelihood
Hazard is anything that may cause harm, e.g. working at height on a ladder. 5 - Highly Probable 1 - Minor
4 - Probable 2 - Moderate 1 2 3 4 5
Risk is the chance of someone or something being harmed by the hazard. Risk is measured by multiplying the 3 - Possible 3 - Major
likelihood of it happening with its impact (severity). Eg. it is ‘Possible’ that someone who is not competent could fall 2 - Unlikely 4 - Severe 5 5 10 15 20 25
from a ladder (3 rating) resulting in ‘Moderate’ impact with multiple injuries (2 rating), creating a score of 3x2=6 1 – Remote 5 - Critical

Multiplied by
(low). However, reducing the risk to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) through the implementation of I
4 4 8 12 16 20
m

Equals
control measures eg. training on ladder use to ensure competency, the likelihood of injury would be reduced to Note: impact
‘Unlikely’ (2 rating) giving a final score of 2x2=4 (very low). p
number is 3 3 6 9 12 15
a
Note - Persons undergoing training cannot be deemed competent until their capability is properly assessed. unlikely to c
Dynamic Risk Assessment compliments generic and specific risk assessment. Regardless of completing this change with 2 2 4 6 8 10
t
RAFAC 5010C, it is beholden on the person creating the risk to continue to monitor the activity and the control control
measures. Any changes to the activity (including the environmental conditions) or the control measures, must be measures 1 1 2 3 4 5
addressed via the mechanism of a dynamic risk assessment such that risks remain ALARP.

5 Step Step 1 - Identify Step 2 - Decide who might Step 3 - Evaluate the risks and decide Step 4 - Record your significant findings. Implement control Step 5 - Review your risk assessment
Process the hazards be harmed and how on precautions (control measures) measures. Brief participants prior to activity commencement. and update as necessary

RAFAC Formation: Sussex Wing Assessor (No, Rank, Name): 30386619 FS E Lockhart RAFAC

Activity (Step 1a): First Aid Training and Casualty Simulation Assessor’s Signature:

Type of Risk Assessment: Generic Specific ✘ Assessment Date: 14/08/2023

References:
A. ACP 005
Click or
B. ACTO 008 tap to Review 1 Review 2 Review 3 Review 4
Relevant Publications / Pamphlets / Procedures: C. Local Building & Surrounds RA
RA Review (Step 5):
enter a DD/MMM/YY DD/MMM/YY DD/MMM/YY DD/MMM/YY
D. ACTO 150
date.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n)

Re-assessment with
Assessment with Is residual additional control
existing controls risk
Reasonable additional measures
acceptable for List required action(s)
Activity / Hazards Who or what might be Existing control controls that can be
Ref Risk the activity? Risk to instigate controls
Element identified harmed and how measures implemented to reduce
L I Ratin – Refer to L I Ratin (Who, When and How)
risk to ALARP
(1-5) (1-5) g (L x Risk Score (1-5) (1-5) g
I) Calculation (L x I)

1 All Transmission RAFAC Personnel – Personnel displaying 2 3 6 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A If any personnel arrive at the
Activities & Contraction of Signs & Symptoms of activity displaying signs &
Reproduction communicable diseases illness prior to symptoms of illness, the

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of and viruses commencement of the Activity Commander should

Communicable course/ FA event, or risk assess whether they
Disease Potential further spread those who have been should remain on site. If
(including to Non RAFAC advised to isolate, they believe they may have
COVID-19) Personnel, e.g. family are not to attend the a communicable disease or
members etc activity. virus, the Activity
Commander should send
Personnel are to them home.
sanitise hands
regularly and common Where these persons have
touch points are to be come into contact with other
identified and course personnel, or where
sanitised regularly. symptoms have been
identified during the course,
All indoors areas are personnel will be advised to
to be naturally monitor for symptoms and
ventilated whilst in notify if they develop any
use (as applicable communicable disease or
and appropriate). virus

If, during the course, Activity Commander is to

personnel begin to ensure that hand sanitiser is
show signs & made available to all
symptoms of any flu/ personnel and that
communicable illness, classrooms being used are
personnel will be naturally ventilated where
advised to monitor for possible.
further symptoms, and
may be asked or
advised to return
home.

Anyone who vomits

will be sent home. Any
areas they have
touched are to be
immediately cleaned
with a suitable
disinfectant cleaning
product.

2 Pre-Course Spread Of RAFAC Personnel – Equipment should be 2 3 6 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A The Activity Commander
Prep communicable Contraction of fully wiped down and and individual Instructors/
disease or communicable disinfected directing staff are
virus through disease/virus immediately prior to responsible for ensuring that
Resources & the commencement of equipment is correctly
Equipment Potential further spread the activity if they disinfected / isolated as
to Non RAFAC have been recently relevant.
Personnel, e.g. family handled.
members etc The Activity Commander is
Cleaning equipment responsible for sourcing
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such as hand sanitiser cleaning equipment such as

etc should be sourced hand sanitiser etc prior to
prior to the activity the activity and making sure
and made available it is available to be used
for use during the throughout.
activity.

3 First Aid Spread Of RAFAC Personnel – CPR 2 3 6 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A The Activity Commander
Training – communicable Contraction of When delivering CPR and individual instructors/
Use Of disease/ virus communicable disease / training, manikins directing staff are
Equipment Through Use virus should be used one responsible for ensuring the
Of Equipment per person. Where actions contained within the
Potential further spread this is not possible, Risk Assessment are
to Non RAFAC personnel may share adhered to.
Personnel, e.g. family a manikin between 4
members etc people, with thorough
cleaning between
personnel and all
those sharing a
manikin using a face
shield.

Resuscitation Manikin
to student ratio will be
no more than 1:4,
though individual
issue is preferable.

Manikins are to be
wiped down fully in
between each use.

General
As much of first aid
training involves
personnel being in
close proximity,
personnel will be
advised to carry out
regular hygiene
procedures (hand
washing and
sanitising), and to
inform Activity IC if
they are suffering
from any illness.

Personnel will be
advised to cough or
sneeze into the crook
of their arm if needed,
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or into a clean tissue

which will be disposed
of in the bin.

All Training courses:

Students will be
individually issued
training packs
containing bandages
etc that they will use
for the duration of the
course.

4 Setting Electric Shock RAFAC Personnel – RAFAC or MOD 1 4 4 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A Directing Staff are to check
Up/Packing Fatality / Life Changing owned electrical equipment for in date PAT
away Injury (Electrocution) equipment used will testing stickers before use.
normally have a
current PAT test. If in date sticker is not
present, equipment will be
Any equipment with visually inspected for signs
an out of date PAT of damage.
test sticker, or with no
sticker, will be visually Equipment with signs of
inspected for signs of damage will be segregated
damage before use. and not used.

All equipment will be They are also to visually

visually checked prior inspect all pieces of
to use, including equipment. If any loose or
personally owned exposed wires are present,
equipment. equipment will be
segregated and not used.
Any equipment with
signs of damage will
be segregated, clearly
marked, and not used.

5 First Aid Fire RAFAC Personnel – All personnel will 1 5 5 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A Activity Commander is
Training Fatality / Life Changingreceive a Health & responsible for familiarising
Injury (Incineration / Safety brief at the themselves with the Building
Burns) beginning of the & Surrounds RA. They are
activity including what to ensure that a full Health &
Equipment – Destruction to do in the event of a Safety briefing is given to all
/ Severe damage to fire, escape routes personnel at the start of the
building & equipment and fire muster points. activity.
This will be in
conjunction with the Activity Commander is
Building & Surrounds responsible for checking all
RA. CFAV’s and Staff Cadets are
current with all mandatory
All CFAV’s will have training.
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completed the
mandatory Fire Safety In the event of fire, Directing
training, and will be Staff are to ensure a safe
shown as current on and controlled evacuation of
SMS. the building, in line with the
building fire plan.

6 First Aid All Accidents RAFAC Personnel – An appointed First 1 3 3 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A Activity Commander is
Training & Major / Minor Injury Aider will be present responsible for appointing a
Emergencies for the duration of the First Aider for the event.
activity.
They should also familiarise
If an incident occurs, themselves with the local
the first aider will MIU/A&E facilities in case
make an assessment personnel require further
and decide whether to treatment.
treat on site, arrange
transport to MIU/A&E A check of mobile phone
or call 999, in line with signal at the venue should
any current RA’s, be conducted in order that
admin orders or emergency calls can be
medical plans. made.

The first aider will Building custodian is

familiarise themselves responsible for ensuring the
with the location and First Aid Kit is complete and
contents of available in date.
First aid kits prior to
commencement of
activity.

7 First Aid Slips, Trips & RAFAC Personnel – Potential slip hazards 2 3 6 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A The Activity Commander is
Training Falls Multiple Injury, e.g. will have been responsible for familiarising
Broken / Sprained identified and themselves for the venue’s
Bones, Head Injury etc mitigated within the Building & Surrounds RA.
venue’s building and They are to comply with it at
Equipment – Damage surrounds risk all times and ensure that all
risk from being dropped assessment. Any actions with in it are carried
newly identified out.
hazards will be made
aware to all personnel All personnel are to remain
within the welcoming vigilant at all times and, if
brief of the course. they perceive and trip
hazards, report immediately
Any cabling used for to the Activity Commander/
IT etc is to be kept Directing Staff.
tidy and out the way.
Where cabling does
present a trip hazard,
it will be clearly
identified and briefed.
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Staff are to be notified

of any liquid spillages
immediately, in order
that the area can be
cleaned up/cordoned
off.

8 First Aid Environment & RAFAC Personnel – All Directing Staff are 2 3 6 YES N/A N/A N/A N/A The Activity Commander
Training Climatic Climatic Injuries to have current and individual instructors
Particularly Injuries Climatic Injury (CI) are to review weather
When training, IAW ACTO conditions periodically
Outdoors 99, and are to watch throughout the activity and
for early warning remain vigilant for early
signs of CIs. warning signs of CI.

Ensure that They are to ensure that

appropriate shelter course personnel have
and access to hot/cold access to shelter and cool
drinks are available or cold drinks, dependent on
dependent on conditions.
conditions, especially
when training Decision on whether to have
outdoors. the activity outdoors/
indoors lays with the
When training, if directing staff leading the
students begin to session. This should
show signs of incorporate current weather
potential CI, or a conditions and should be
predisposition to CI, made in conjunction with the
training is to pause Activity Commander as they
and personnel are to are ultimately responsible
move to a sheltered for the event.
location immediately,
and appropriate
measures taken to
warm or cool them, in
line with current first
aid protocols.

Training is not to
resume until further
control measures
have been
considered.

9 First Aid Heat and All RAFAC Personnel – All personnel are 2 3 6 Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A The Activity Commander,
Training exertion Climatic Injuries considered to be not and nominated HI
Particularly leading to acclimatised to hot commander, are to review
When uncontrolled weather in relation to weather conditions
Outdoors rise in body WRT. periodically throughout
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temperature training and remain vigilant

The expected work
rate has deemed to
be ‘Easy’ as is
classroom based.
Where temperatures
are expected to be
unseasonably warm,
or in excess of 20
degrees, the activity
commander is to carry
out calculations using
WBGT readings
accessed from
MOMIDs and WRTs,
and use these to
inform decisions
about the level and
amount of activity to
take place.
for early warning signs of CI.
They are to ensure that
course personnel have
access to shelter and
hot/cold drinks, dependent
on conditions.
Decision on whether to train
outdoors/ indoors lays with
the instructor leading the
lesson. This should
incorporate current weather
conditions and should be
made in conjunction with the
Activity Commander as they
are ultimately responsible
for the event.

Activity level, clothing,

environment and
personal factors are to
be considered
alongside WRTs, prior
to commencement of
teaching sessions,
and activity adjusted
accordingly.

Due to the nature of

the training, regular
breaks will take place
throughout, but should
be more frequent in
hot weather.

All personnel are to

be briefed that they
can and should
remove outer shirts to
maintain comfortable
body temperatures as
required.

At the end of every

section, Activity
Commander is to

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prompt learners to
drink to thirst.

On residential
courses, Activity
Commander or
nominated deputy is
to be informed of any
personnel failing to
eat sufficient
amounts.

Rooms used will be

as well ventilated as
possible, and if
available, fans or air
conditioning is to be
used.

A nominated
commander for Heat
injuries is to be
nominated, and all
personnel made
aware of who this
person is. They are to
carry out dynamic risk
assessments if
conditions change, or
the climate isn’t as
forecast.

All personnel are to

be briefed to inform a
CFAV immediately if
they begin to feel
unwell or suspect that
someone else is.

Potable water and

drinking vessels are to
be readily available at
all times.

10Practical Allergic RAFAC Personnel – List of ingredients / 1 5 5 Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Instructors are to keep a list
Training Reaction to Allergic Reaction / details of product to of ingredients / details of
with Equipment / Anaphylaxis be kept in CASSIM kit products used for CASSIM.
Equipment CASSIM so appropriate
and use of briefings can be given All personnel are
CASSIM when being used. responsible for alerting the
Activity Commander of
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All personnel are to known allergies, as per

notify the activity Course Joining Instructions.
commander of known
allergies prior to the The Activity Commander is
course. The activity responsible for keeping any
will be adapted TG Forms in a secure place,
around these for the duration of the
individuals to ensure course, should they be
an allergic reaction is needed. They are to brief
not triggered. the activity First Aider on
any relevant medical
When equipment & conditions and treatment
cassim with common plans that may be in place.
allergy triggers (latex
etc) is being used, the Individual instructors are
instructor is to ask all responsible for briefing and
students to confirm confirming allergies of any
the non existence of common triggers (latex etc)
allergy before used in their respective
continuing with the elements of the course.
activity.

In the event that a A telephone with either a

reaction does occur, fixed line or confirmed signal
or someone has an will be present at all times in
unknown allergy, the order to call 999.
first aider will deal
with the allergy in
accordance with their
training, and the
severity of allergy-
following the most
appropriate course of
action as determined
by the medical plan in
the Admin order, or
site specific brief.

11First Aid Pre-existing RAFAC Personnel – All personnel are to 2 3 6 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All personnel are
Courses Medical Worsening of existing notify the Activity responsible for notifying the
and Conditions & medical conditions / Commander of all Activity Commander of
CASSIM Injuries Aggravation of existing known medical known medical conditions,
activities injuries conditions prior to the prior to the course, as per
course. If possible, Course Joining Instructions.
the activity will be
adapted around these The Activity Commander is
individuals to prevent responsible for keeping any
worsening or TG Forms in a secure place,
aggravation. If this is for the duration of the
not possible, further course, should they be
advice will be sought needed. They are to brief
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from the relevant the appointed First Aider on

Chain of Command any relevant medical
and Health and Safety conditions and treatment
Officers - plans that may be in place.
consideration needs
to be given as to The Activity Commander is
suitability to attend responsible for seeking
course. further advice from if
reasonable adjustments
The nominated first cannot be made to
aider of the activity accommodate a student.
will be made aware of
relevant conditions,
along with any
treatment plans that
may be in place.

Personnel with
existing medical
conditions will not be
used in scenarios,
portraying that
condition, to avoid
confusion with a real
medical episode.

12Training Transmission RAFAC Personnel – All shared equipment 2 3 6 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All Course Directing Staff
with Resus of Illness, Contraction of Illness, is to be fully wiped are responsible for ensuring
Manikins & Virus and Virus or Infection down and disinfected the actions in this RA are
Use of Infection as per RAFAC & implemented and followed
Shared Potential further spread Manufacturer’s at all times.
Equipment to Non RAFAC Guidelines.
Personnel, e.g. family Directing Staff are to have
members etc Manikin lungs are to read, understood and will
be installed, new, at follow the latest version of
the beginning of each RAFAC Return to face to
course. face training guidance
document, paying particular
Manikins will be wiped attention to the First Aid
down between Training Element.
activities and between
learners, with They are to supervise
particular attention elements with manikins &
paid to the manikin shared equipment and
face. ensure that students
properly wipe down and
Post course, lungs are disinfect equipment.
to be removed &
disposed of and
manikins are to be
fully cleaned in
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accordance with
RAFAC and
manufacturer
guidelines.

Faces should be
cleaned and sterilised
in accordance with
manufacturer and
RAFAC guidelines.

Manikins should not

be stored with faces
or lungs fitted.

Sharing of manikins
will be no more than
1:4 for students.

13First Aid Risk of injury RAFAC Personnel- risk Trainers should make 1 3 3 Nil N/A N/A N/A N/A All Course Directing Staff
training from of injury from equipment themselves aware of are responsible for ensuring
and equipment current protocols for the actions in this RA are
CASSIM used or poor instructing learners in implemented and followed
technique the correct and safe at all times.
use of all equipment.
They are to supervise
Trainers should learners at all times and
observe learners ensure safe usage is carried
when carrying out out.
practical techniques
and advise them on All items and equipment is
correct techniques to be inspected prior to use.
when poor techniques Any items which are
are used. damaged or unserviceable
are to be segregated and
Trainers should not used.
ensure all equipment
used is in a
serviceable condition
before use, and is
used in accordance
with all current
manufacturer and
RAFAC guidelines /
policies.

All trainers will be

SEQP

14First Aid Risk of RAFAC Personnel- All training 1 4 4 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All course directing staff are
Training needlestick needlestick and autoinjectors / insulin to be briefed on how to carry
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injury or poisoning injury/illness devices used are to out safety checks before
poisoning be marked as such. commencement of course.
from auto-
injector or Activity commander is All Course Directing Staff
insulin pen to visually check each are responsible for ensuring
pen before handing to the actions in this RA are
learners. implemented and followed
at all times.
Activity commander is
also to test ‘deploy’ They are to ensure that all
auto injector into an ‘real’ items are placed away
inanimate surface before commencing this
before section of a course.
commencement of
session, to ensure
they are training
devices.

Only empty or
‘training’ insulin pens
are to be shown to
learners. They must
be empty of content
and not have any form
of needle fitted to
them- rendering them
useless.

If any personnel have

personal insulin pens
or autoinjectors on
their person, they are
to be instructed to
place them in a closed
pocket or bag until
after this section of
the course, and to
only use items that
the trainer has
handed to them
directly for the
session.

15First Aid Risk of RAFAC Personnel- All training inhalers 1 3 3 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All course directing staff are
Training poisoning poisoning used are to be to be briefed on how to carry
from completely empty out safety checks before
inhalation of before use. commencement of course.
medication
from asthma Activity commander is All Course Directing Staff
inhaler to manually check are responsible for ensuring
each training inhaler the actions in this RA are
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before handing to implemented and followed

learner, by attempting at all times.
to ‘activate’ it. This
should result in no They are to ensure that all
noise or content being ‘real’ items are placed away
extruded. before commencing this
section of a course.
If anything is emitted
from an inhaler, it is to
be immediately
segregated from the
other items and not
used.

Directing Staff are to

ask that if any
personnel carry
inhalers they are to
place them in a closed
pocket or bag until
after this section of
the course, in order to
not mix them with
‘real’ inhalers. They
should also be
instructed to only use
items that have been
handed to them by the
trainer.

All training inhalers

are to be marked as
such.

16First Aid Risk of allergic RAFAC personnel- List of ingredients / 1 4 4 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All course directing staff are
training reaction to ingestion of allergens details of product to to be briefed on how to carry
and food items be kept so appropriate out safety checks before
CASSIM used to raise briefings can be given commencement of course.
activities awareness when being used.
All Course Directing Staff
All personnel are to are responsible for ensuring
notify the activity the actions in this RA are
commander of known implemented and followed
allergies prior to the at all times.
course. The activity
will be adapted
around these
individuals to ensure
an allergic reaction is
not triggered.

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Instructor is to ask all

students to confirm
they have no allergies
to potential
ingredients before
continuing with the
activity.

17First Aid Risk of allergic RAFAC personnel- risk List of ingredients / 1 3 3 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All course directing staff are
training reaction to of allergic reaction to details of product to to be briefed on how to carry
burn gel or substances in first aid be kept so appropriate out safety checks before
other first aid kits briefings can be given commencement of course.
preparations when being used.

All personnel are to

notify the activity
commander of known
allergies prior to the
course. The activity
will be adapted
around these
individuals to ensure
an allergic reaction is
not triggered.

Instructor is to ask all

students to confirm
they have no allergies
to potential
ingredients before
continuing with the
activity.

18Use of Adverse RAFAC Personnel – A briefing will be given 1 2 2 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A Individual Instructors are
Scenarios, reaction Personnel sent into at the beginning of the responsible for alerting
Videos & leading to shock course to all students of potentially
Pictures to distress & personnel that there distressing images and
provide shock may be elements of content, before showing or
context to the course that they delivering them, and at the
training may find disturbing. start of each day of training

Personnel who are

“Squeamish” or who
have particular
sensitivities will be
identified and briefed
accordingly- this will
usually mean that
they are invited to
look away or leave the
room when such
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content is displayed or
discussed (if
practicable).

Warnings will be given

before each day of a
course that some
elements may be
perceived as
distressing, and when
such content is about
to be discussed or
shown. Students will
be reminded of the
option to leave the
room for these
elements.

In the event a person

does have an adverse
reaction, a fully
trained first aider will
be present to provide
treatment.

19First Aid Instruction / RAFAC Personnel- risk All trainers and 1 3 3 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All Course Directing Staff
Training assessment of personal injury from assessors are to are responsible for ensuring
poor instruction follow up to date the actions in this RA are
protocols and must implemented and followed
hold the required level at all times.
of training for their
area of training Before signing off an event
delivery. on SMS, Directing staff
qualifications should be
Trainers and checked to ensure currency.
assessors should
attend or read Trainers and assessors are
updates when issued, responsible for maintaining
and should regularly currency and CPD folders.
carry out
familiarisation with Trainers and assessors
packages used, as should have regular check
well as CPD. with a Training Standards
Verifier- it is the individuals
Trainers and responsibility to ensure
assessors should these checks are carried out
familiarise themselves in line with their personal
with lesson plans prior CPD requirements.
to carrying out any
teaching or WFAO / RFAO is
observation sessions. responsible for maintaining
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a database of trainers and

All techniques
instructed and used
must in line with
current accepted
practice as set out in
training materials,
briefings and RAFAC
regulations.
their approvals- they are
also responsible for
arranging and carrying out
checks on training
standards.

Personnel should be
briefed on correct
technique for
movement of
casualties- trainer or
assessor is to
supervise all activities.

Personnel should be
briefed on the safe
use of all equipment
and techniques used-
trainer or assessor is
to check the skin
colour above and
below all bandages
when used on human
limbs. Personnel
should be briefed that
for the purpose of
training, the bandages
do not need to be
tight.

No bandages or
dressings are to be
placed fully around a
neck or face.

All equipment used is

to be visually
inspected for damage-
any items which are
damaged or defective
are to be segregated
and disposed of, or
not used until fixed.

All equipment is to be
used in accordance

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with manufacturer
instruction.

All trainers must be

observed delivering
training periodically
(variable in line with
qualifications held and
courses being
delivered).

20Moving Manual RAFAC personnel When moving 2 3 6 Yes Nil N/A N/A N/A All Course Directing Staff
equipment handling equipment, such as are responsible for ensuring
Manikins these can be the actions in this RA are
heavy and bulky. ALL implemented and followed
those involved with at all times.
the activity are to be
made aware of this Directing staff are to break
and reminded to not equipment into smaller
carry outside their ‘containers’ for the purposes
personal limits, and to of moving and handling.
take care not to drop This will reduce the risk to
items on feet & toes those involved in moving.
as this can cause
harm and injury as
well as damage to
valuable equipment
such as laptops,
projectors & Manikins
etc.

All personnel are to

be reminded of the
need for correct lifting
and carrying
techniques.

First aid training

equipment not to be
stored above head
height

21Cleaning Burns / RAFAC Personnel – Deep cleaning of 1 3 3 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A The Activity Commander
Of Poisoning Burns and/or poisoning equipment will only be and Individual Instructors
Equipment From Cleaning through use of cleaning conducted by course are responsible for ensuring
Chemicals chemicals. instructors. When they follow manufacturers
using chemicals / guidelines whilst handling
cleaning products, chemicals.
manufacturers
guidance should be
followed at all times. If
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required, PPE should

be worn.

Running water will be

available in the event
of a chemical spillage
to decontaminate.

A nominated First
Aider and a First Aid
Kit will be present for
the duration of the
activity and will treat
any conditions as
required.

All items used for

interim cleaning
during teaching
sessions will be used
in line with
manufacturer
instruction, and will be
suitable for the task.

Activity Environmental Risk / Impact (Step 3k):

22Disposal of Risk of Risk of environmental All personnel briefed 1 3 3 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A Activity Commander is to
Equipment Environmental contamination from on correctly disposing liaise with venue custodian,
& Contamination incorrect disposal of of rubbish. This prior to course, to check
Resources rubbish and cleaning should be done using disposal facilities. If not
products. the venue provided provided, the Activity
bins, or other briefed Commander is to agree
methods. method with custodian and
ensure this is briefed to all
Activity Commander is course personnel and
to ensure all rubbish followed.
is removed form
venue and correctly Post Course, the Activity
disposed of, post Commander is to conduct a
course. sweep of areas used, to
ensure no rubbish is left.

23Post Risk of Risk of environmental All cleaning products 1 3 3 YES Nil N/A N/A N/A Cleaning of equipment will
Course Environmental contamination from are to be disposed of only be carried out by Staff.
Cleaning & Contamination spillage and/or incorrect IAW manufacturers Staff are responsible for
Maintaining disposal of cleaning guidelines. correctly disposing of any
Equipment products/chemicals. cleaning products/chemicals
Any spillages should they use and
be reported reporting/cleaning up any
immediately, and best spillages.
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attempt made to clean

up IAW manufacturers
guidance.

No, Rank, Name: Post: Date: 14/08/2023 Signature:

Activity Commander - The control measures when implemented are suitable 30386619 FS E Lockhart
and sufficient for the assessed activity to proceed: RAFAC Deputy First Aid Officer Sussex
Wing

Activity Commander - After additional control measures the risk rating is 15 No, Rank, Name: Post: Date: 14/08/2023 Signature:
or above. Further authority / additional resource is required. Until the risks
posed are deemed ALARP and tolerable the activity will not take place:

No, Rank, Name: Post: Date: 14/08/2023

Second Signature (OC or Nominated Rep) - I am aware of the activity and WO K Tucker RAFAC First Aid Officer Sussex Wing
satisfied the RA is suitable and sufficient: Signature:

Dynamic Risk Assessment (Changes required)

Reason for carrying out a dynamic risk assessment (e.g. weather, injuries,
etc):

New limitations / restrictions to be put in place:

Remarks:

No, Rank, Name: Post: Date: Signature:

Activity Commander conducting dynamic risk assessment:
DD/MMM/YY

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Notes: Likelihood x Impact = Risk Review

Likelihood Definition Step 5 - Review the risk assessment and update if necessary - All risk assessments should be
regularly reviewed at a frequency proportional to the risk prior to any controls being proposed. In
Highly practice risk assessments should be reviewed at least annually, or more frequently:
5. Is expected to occur in most circumstances (Almost Certain).
Probable • Where required by local instructions/procedures.
• If the safe execution of the activity relies on stringent supervision.
4. Probable Will probably occur at some time, or in most circumstances.
• If there is reason to doubt the effectiveness of the assessment.
3. Possible Fairly likely to occur at some time, or some circumstances. • Following an accident or near miss.
• Following significant changes to the task, process, procedure, equipment, personnel or
2. Unlikely Is unlikely to occur but could occur at some time. management.
• Following the introduction of more vulnerable personnel (e.g. persons under 18 or pregnant
1. Remote May only occur in exceptional circumstances (Rare). persons).

Impact (Severity) Example (Health Safety, Environment & Safeguarding) Risk Management
• Fatality or permanent, life changing injuries to an individual. Risk Rating How Risk should be managed
5. Critical • Incident causing a major environmental impact.
• A serious safeguarding incident which may have a life altering effect. Maintain control measures and review at least annually or if there are any
1–4 changes that may impact either Likelihood or Impact. Ensure that any changes
• Injuries which have a short-term impact on normal way of or quality of to the residual risk, or effectiveness of controls are not re-introducing a
life.
(Very Low)
credible Risk or potential Environmental impact.
• Moderate damage to an extended area and/or area with moderate
4. Severe environmental sensitivity (scarce/ valuable) requiring months of 5–9 Maintain control measures and review regularly or if there are any changes
remediation.
(Low) that may impact either Likelihood or Impact.
• Increased safeguarding risk (cadet lone travelling) / Multiple
safeguarding incidents
Review control measures and improve if reasonably practicable to do so,
10 – 12 consider alternative ways of conducting the activity. Consider informing
• Injury requiring the emergency services.
• Moderate damage to an area, and that can be remedied internally.
(Medium) command chains of activity elements that impact either Likelihood or Impact.
3. Major • Actions which may create strain on the safeguarding supervision of
cadets (low ratios or remote supervision etc). Review control measures and improve if practicable to do so, consider
15 – 16 alternative ways of conducting the activity. Inform command chains of
• Injury requiring first aid. (Medium to activity elements that affect Likelihood or Impact to seek authority /
• Damage to an area that will be immediately repaired. request additional resource for the application of additional controls that may
2. Moderate High)
• Normal activity that has the potential to escalate (e.g. cadets in reduce the residual risk further.
accommodation leading to horseplay).
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(High) improvement of existing and / or additional control measures are required
• Small amount of physical exertion. where possible; consider stopping activity unless continuation is justified as
1. Minor • Unnoticeable or self-repairing damage to non-protected environment. essential. Conducting activities at this level of risk will require formal
25 consideration* and acknowledgement from the appropriate Duty Holder,
(Very High) Commander, Head of Establishment or the nominated Responsible Person
who is charged with Risk Ownership for the particular activity.

*In the RAFAC Organisation formal consideration is to be given by Regional Commandants, COS
or the activities ‘nominated person’ – even if the overall risk is held by CAS.

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