Risk Assessments for Schools
The following is a general risk assessment template that gives an overview of activities and associated hazards that you might come across in the parks. This might be useful for you to create your own risk assessments. If you require further information or a copy of our own detailed risk assessments for your records, please email: outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com
Parks Trust Public Liability Insurance: Aviva Insurance: 100611344CCI
Parks Trust Safeguarding Policy: Policy TPT-1038
We are also have accreditation from: Institute of Outdoor Learning and Adventuremark through Learning Outside the Classroom
|
Risk |
Activity/Task presenting risk |
Hazard |
Risk Rating |
Existing Controls |
Residual Risk |
|
1 |
Bad behaviour, not following instructions |
Injury to self or others |
M |
Teachers/Supervisors to ensure attendees are suitably behaved |
L |
|
2 |
Lost Child |
Injury to self, members of public |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to account for groups whereabouts |
L |
|
3 |
First Aid |
Injury from equipment or outdoor environment |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to provide first aid cover. (Parks Trust staff are all first aid trained & carry first aid kits as well) |
L |
|
4 |
Pond Dipping |
Various associated with proximity to water from drowning to ill health |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities and help to remind students to follow instructions about water safety. All participants to practice good hygiene. |
L |
|
5 |
Bush Craft |
Use of tools, with injury possible ranging from cuts to bruises and burns |
M |
Teachers/Supervisors to ensure attendees are suitably behaved. |
L |
|
6 |
River Walk and Activities |
Various associated with proximity to water from drowning to ill health |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities and help to remind students to follow instructions about water safety. All participants to practice good hygiene. |
L |
|
7 |
Other Park Users |
Dogs, Bikes, Scooters and members of the public |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities and be aware of other users using paths. |
L |
|
8 |
Collecting natural materials, investigating owl pellets, habitat creation |
Natural Biohazards |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities. All participants to practice good hygiene. |
L |
|
9 |
Outdoors in elements |
Adverse Weather – high winds and lighting |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities. Communicate with The Parks Trust staff if feel session should be moved/postponed. |
L |
|
10 |
Emergency Situation |
Extreme situation |
L |
Teachers/Supervisors to stay with group and contact emergency services if needed. |
L |