Further Points for You to Consider and Then Add All Other Possible Risks to the Risk Assessment

RISK ASSESSMENT (pro forma style for Indoor Events)

Note – we have added some risks to the table which are likely to be risks at any event. See page 3 for other subject matters you need to consider when thinking about risk.

Event/Activity (brief description): / Date:
Venue / Leader in Charge:
Numbers attending: / Adults: SS: Guides: Brownies: / Rainbows: Men: Other children:
Consent for Event/Activity forms completed / Yes / No / Instructor qualifications checked / Yes / No
Risk Assessment completed by / Completion date
Have all the leadership team seen the risk assessment? / Yes / No
Decision – once you have completed all the actions detailed in the risk assessment below can you manage the risk and go ahead with this event/activity?
i.e. have a degree of challenge and risk whilst keeping everyone safe. / Yes / No
If No to above – explain why
Hazards What could cause harm or damage? / Who or what is at risk of being affected and how? / What are you already doing? How have you reduced the risk already? / Likelihood of risk occurring(L/M/H) / Severity of risk (L/M/H) / Are further controls necessary? What else needs to happen to reduce the risk to an acceptable level? / Action by: name/date
Example:
Lifting heavy items e.g. tables / Strain to the back, all Members / Indicate how you will minimise the risk, e.g. proper lifting techniques to be used. Heavy items to be carried by more than one person. / M / L / Follow control measures
Keep under review constantly / ALL
Tripping / Falling / Sprained ankle, grazed knees / Indicate how you will minimise the risk here.
Standing on foreign objects on floor / Cuts & contamination to feet, all members / Indicate how you will minimise the risk here.
Smoking / Fire/ smoke inhalation / Indicate how you will minimise the risk here.
Electrical appliances / Fire / Indicate how you will minimise the risk here.

FURTHER POINTS FOR YOU TO CONSIDER AND THEN ADD ALL OTHER POSSIBLE RISKS TO THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR EVENT

NOTE - RISK ASSESSMENT IS A CONTINUING PROCESS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EVENT. YOU NEED TO BE ALERT TO RISKS AT ALLTIMES

Venue – consider the location. Are you beside the sea, is there any water feature in the grounds …..

Weather - what weather can you expect? What insects may you encounter? Consider clothing and other precautions needed, e.g. sun screen, insect repellent.

Activities - consider everything you are doing and what risks need to be mitigated, e.g. for adventurous activities check Manual for requirements and qualifications of instructors. Remember everyday items involve risk, e.g. scissors.

Catering - consider all risks including knives, boiling water, cooker rings/ovens etc.

Food hygiene requirements to minimise risk of food poisoning. Don't forget about hand washing and food storage.

Food allergies and dietary requirements.

Transport to and from event, including road safety - what are the risks and what are you doing to minimise them?

Stranger danger

Alcohol and drugs policy

Add further rows to the table as required.

Girlguiding Edinburgh is the operation name of City of Edinburgh Guides Association, Scottish Charity No SC013171 (Indoor RA – March 2018)