RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Risk Ö Camp Site ASSESSMENT COSHH x Environmental x Ref Camp

Activity: Camp Numerical Assessment Risk Factor Severity (S) Frequency (F) Risk Factor Frequency (F) Date: 23/7/15 1 No Injuries / Minor Damage 1 Remote (R x F) 5 4 3 2 1 2 Single Minor Injury 2 Unlikely 5 25 20 15 10 5

General In Line With Scout policy a home 3 Single Major Injury / Minor 3 Occasional S 4 20 16 12 8 4 e v ( S

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4 Single Fatality / Major Pollution 4 Probable t 3 15 12 9 6 3 y First Aid Kits Checked Ö 5 Multiple Fatalities 5 Frequent 2 10 8 6 4 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 Note: Risk Factor between 16 to 25 = Unacceptable Risk Further Control Measures required in RF > 8

Hazards Identified S F RF Control Measures S F RF 1 Home sickness 1 3 3 Appointed welfare officer 1 2 2 All Scouts even older ones can experience difficulties whilst being Explain we are to be approached should anyone feel lonely or unhappy away parents or siblings overnight Look for Scouts displaying lack eating or isolation 2 Getting Lost 2 4 8 Establish out bounds rule ie Scouts must not leave the camp 1 2 2 Potential is for scouts to get lost as unfamiliar territory and Always stay in groups pairs no one left on own surroundings, mainly when going off the camp on other activities Establish responsibility risk being left or leaving member on own Headcount on activities Suitable ratio of leader to Scouts on off camp activity Establish ETAs and rendezvous points with emergency meet points 3 Security 4 2 8 All Scouts to be instructed not to talk to strangers 2 1 2 Strangers approaching scouts Leaders to have uniform/t shirt 1st Lightwater Challenge all unknown adults Site is a Scout site only and all persons on site should be able to identify their scouting connection if asked. A wardens contact details is provided to leaders for any concerns. 4 Bullying 3 3 9 Appointed welfare officer 1 4 4 Potential to bully or be bullied is always potentially present Explain we are to be approached should anyone feel lonely or unhappy Disagreements resulting from earlier activities Re enforce Anti Bullying policy /Scout Morals to each other Past grievance’s re surfacing In extreme cases remove said scout if severe or will not follow rules* Fighting Squabbles *Parents/Guardians to pick up scout

5 Insect Bites 1 4 4 All Scouts informed to bring own repellent/cream to treat 1 3 3 Mainly from wasps, Mosquitos, ants , midges etc Advise to wear long sleeves and tops as appropriate

6 Travel Sickness 1 3 3 Sit scouts prone this at front mini bus 1 3 3 We are usually made aware before setting off Carry sick bags Page 1 of 3 7 Travel 5 3 15 Carry Hi Visibility jackets in bus or buses and wear in emergency 5 2 10 Possibility of Minibus breaking down on route on major route Instruct Scouts to exit bus pavement side only when instructed Move to area safety with scout leaders front/back Headcount when moved to area safety Call for emergency services Assess viability of onward journey 8 Slips, trips and falls 3 4 12 Instruct all scouts never to walk between tents/across pitches 3 2 6 Potentially from pegs Pegs inserted firmly as low as possible in ground Potentially Guy ropes Wear suitable and appropriate footwear Wet Areas mud Use bracken (where possible) in slippery/waterlogged area Hi Vis lines if have scouts poor visibility Cliffs close to campsite Inform scouts of dangers of cliffs, where they are and instruct not to go near them. 9 Injury resulting from mallet 2 3 6 Instruct Scouts on procedure and methods 2 2 4 Usually from tent erecting Supervise re instruct as necessary 10 Injury from poles 2 3 6 Instruct Scouts on procedure and methods 2 2 4 Usually from tent erecting Supervise re instruct as necessary 11 Burns from Touching Night Lanterns 2 3 6 Instruct Scouts of dangers 1 4 4 Wear headtorches to enable better visibility to avoid reliance on them 12 Mouth burns 1 4 4 Instruct Scouts of dangers 1 3 3 Mainly Marshmallows resulting in minor burn Supervise

13 Injury Skewers 4 4 16 Instruct Scouts of dangers 1 3 3 From cooking on Fires kebabs resulting in cut/burn Supervise Remove prior to eating

14 Chemical burn or sickness Scouts to be supervised when cleaning and disposing of chemical waste From chemical toilet use or cleaning products. Gloves and suitable clothing to be worn during cleaning Scouts will be made aware of the dangers of chemical toilets and what to do if a splash gets in their eye. Eye wash kit will be on site. General cleanliness and hygiene will be demonstrated with soap and washing facilities available. 15 Knife & Axe Injurys 3 4 12 Instruct Scouts on procedure and methods 3 3 9 From Cooking Preperation Supervise re instruct as necessary Preparing Camp Fire Tape and cordon off area where axes being used Use appropriate supervision ratio Ensure adequate space and light 16 Outbreak of Fire 5 2 10 Flammable materials to be kept to a minimum 5 1 5 Uncontrolled outbreak of fire can be serious with injuries and Ensure compliance with camp site rules such damage to property Be aware of beaters Campfire out control Keep sufficient water in buckets Tell Scouts drill and set up a safe point

Page 2 of 3 17 Cooking/Camp Fire Burns 3 3 9 Instruct Scouts of dangers 1 4 4 Resulting in Dry burns Supervise Resulting in scolding boiling water/fluids Have water to hand Scouts to keep sensible distance from fire Cordon off area 18 Water Risks/Drowning 5 3 15 Instruct Scouts of dangers of water and tides on start camp 2 3 6 Resulting in possible drowning Establish no go areas and instruct scouts where and why Be familiar with life save equipment ie jackets/rings etc Scouts to keep sensible distance from danger areas Any water based activities to be carried out by relevant permit holder Seek advice from Warden on any low level beach activity/paddling as to suitability/safety

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