SAINTS RISK ASSESSMENT Educational Visits (OVERNIGHT) Details/ Trip Title: Sixth Form SCUBA Trip Department: Sixth Form Group Leader: Mr C Dodd Problems Identified (please list): Bus Travel Public Places Accommodation Swimming/Snorkelling Hiking SCUBA Diving DETAIL THE HAZARDS IDENTIFIED WHO IS AT RISK? RISK LIKELIHOOD CONTROL MEASURES UNDERTAKEN Travel Hazards? Road Traffic Accident Leaving someone at a service station or Pupils/Staff/Others 2 Solutions to Travel Hazards? Road Traffic Accident other stopping point Check bus in full working order before Incident involving member of the public departure at service station Enquire about journey itinerary & consider Pupil being knocked down at service suitability for breaks etc. station/when alighting Use only qualified driver. Ensure good conduct on the bus. Ensure pupils do not distract the driver. Ensure that seat belts are worn at all times if available. There must never be more than one person per seat on the bus. Leaving someone at a service station or other stopping point Ensure before departure from school that bus has an accurate list of pupils on that bus. Allocate staff to each bus in appropriate numbers Do not allow the bus to depart from any position until a check has been carried out to ensure everyone is present. Incident involving member of the public at service station Direct pupils not to be alone while at a service station Tell pupils where a member of staff will be for the duration of the time spent there
Public Places Hazards? (Please list) Incident involving a member of the public Getting lost Hazards encountered if a pupil left the location Environmental hazards Road safety Tell pupils the limits of their area of exploration. Pupil being knocked down at service station/when alighting Remind pupils to be watchful on the roads/car parks before alighting Member of staff to get off the bus first and control the flow off the bus if necessary Staff to control crossing roads/car park areas if appropriate Ensure bus driver stops in a place suitable for pupils to alight Pupils/Staff 2 Solutions to Public Places Hazards? Incident involving a member of the public Direct pupils not to be alone & arrange for groups of 3 or more. Tell pupils where a member of staff will be for the duration of the time spent there. Tell pupils the limits of their area of exploration. Assess the risk in terms of the nature of other visitors and take action accordingly Getting lost Determine the strategy pupils should follow if they get lost and tell the party Ensure a staff presence at one accessible location for the duration of the visit Ensure that pupils know where to re-group following an evacuation of the venue (eg fire alarm/security incident) Hazards encountered if a pupil left the location Ensure good conduct of the party Determine points of exit that pupils might try and devise a preventative strategy Ensure a good staff presence Monitor more closely those thought likely to try. Environmental hazards Ensure that pupils are adequately clothed and prepared Ensure that there are suitable facilities
available for toilet and washing. Road safety Ensure pupils are aware of traffic dangers and traffic moving in opposite direction especially when crossing roads Accommodation Hazards? (Please list) Fire Balconies/windows/fire escapes Stranger entering rooms Hazards encountered if a pupil left the location Pupils/Staff 2 Solutions to Accommodation Hazards? Fire Ensure that the hotel/hostel has passed relevant fire inspections Physically verify that fire escapes will open and are easily accessed Ensure that Fire notices are posted in rooms Ensure that locked bedrooms open easily from the inside Explain the fire procedure to pupils Insist on no smoking in hotel/hostel rooms and brief pupils accordingly Balconies/windows/fire escapes Ensure that allocated rooms are appropriate for pupils of the age group concerned and the nature of the individuals concerned. Ensure that any balconies/opening windows/fire escapes have adequate railings or similar physical barrier Brief pupils on safe use of balconies Move pupils to different rooms if there any doubts about suitability for the individuals concerned. Stranger entering rooms Ensure that all bedrooms lock from the inside Brief pupils on sensible security precautions including
locking rooms at night Avoid pupils being allocated to a room on their own Ensure that pupils know where to find staff during the night Find out night-time security measures operated by the hotel/hostel to ensure that they are adequate. Hazards encountered if a pupil left the location Ensure good conduct of the party Determine points of exit that pupils might try and devise a preventative strategy Ensure a good staff presence Monitor more closely those thought likely to try. Lake Swimming Hazards? (Please list) Recreational swimming risks including injury and drowning Risk of bilharzia Risk of crocodiles Pupils/Staff 2 Solutions to Lake Swimming Hazards? Recreational swimming risks including injury and drowning A staff member will supervise students in the lake at all times, from the shore. Staff member will be equipped with a whistle for alerting attention of swimmers. Students to be counted in and out of the water. All students to remain within sight of staff at all times. Students not to go beyond waist deep during recreational swimming. Students briefed before entering water, reminded to look out for each other Supervising staff member will check: a. Supervision levels b. Water temperature c. Water clarity d. Depth indications e. Diving safety f. Changing facilities g. Behavioural codes
Risk of bilharzia Students advised of risk of Bilharzia best policy is avoidance. All staff and students advised to take bilharzias medication as appropriate. Risk of crocodiles Local croc situation assessed and reported to students upon arrival. Hiking Hazards? (Please list) Incident involving a member of the public Getting lost Hazards encountered if a pupil left the location Environmental and weather conditions Road safety Pupils/Staff 2 Solutions to Hiking Hazards? Incident involving a member of the public Students are to be accompanied at all times by a local guide and school staff Tell pupils the limits of their area of exploration. Assess the risk in terms of the nature of other visitors and take action accordingly Getting lost Determine the strategy pupils should follow if they get lost and tell the party Ensure that pupils are aware of location of NP office Ensure that pupils know where to re-group following if they become detached from group Hazards encountered if a pupil left the location Ensure good conduct of the party Determine points of exit that pupils might try and devise a preventative strategy Ensure a good staff presence Monitor more closely those thought likely to try Environmental and weather conditions Obtain a local weather forecast for the day, prior to the visit temperature and sun exposure risk Advise youngsters on appropriate footwear and clothing prior to the visit. Check clothing and footwear of the group on the day to ensure its suitability. Pupils to carry at least 2L of water
Ensure that there are suitable facilities available for toilet and washing. Road safety Ensure pupils are aware of traffic dangers and traffic moving in opposite direction especially when crossing roads Boat Trip Hazards? (Please list) Getting to and from boats Changing weather Slippery surfaces Fire or other emergency at the venue/on pier Leaving someone behind Pupils/Staff 2 Solutions to Boat Trip Hazards? Getting to and from boats Students should be boarding boat in a sensible manner and with their group and group leader Made aware of any traffic Made aware of other people Changing weather Briefed to bring appropriate clothing and the carrying of other clothing to match the present and changing weather conditions. Suitable sun protection at all times Slippery surfaces Ensure good conduct Ensure that the environment is safe prior to starting the trip Ensure that the floor surface is appropriate Ensure students have hands free to support themselves throughout trip Walk slowly and hold the handrails Full attention given to safety briefings Stay sat down where possible Leaving someone behind All groups should be checked by group leader before disembarking and again afterwards.
SCUBA Hazards? (Please list) SEE ATTACHED RISK ASSESSMENT FROM SCUBA SHACK Pupils/Staff 2 Solutions to SCUBA Hazards? In Summary: During all diving-related activities students will be under the authority of fully qualified dive instructors and staff. It is strongly recommended that students are certified medically fit to dive. The dive centre is headed by one male Senior Dive Instructor who has logged 1,000s of dives. The dive staff also includes an experienced male instructor specialised in Emergency First Response and technical diving, a female instructor with many specialised dive qualifications and a license to train Drive Masters, and another three Emergency First Response and Rescue divers who are all very experienced in Lake Malawi. All boat skippers are also first aid trained. The maximum group size is 6 divers per group there will always be at least 1 instructor and a Rescue Diver for assistance per group. Often it will be 2 instructors per group. DETAIL THE HAZARDS IDENTIFIED WHO IS AT RISK? RISK LIKELIHOOD CONTROL MEASURES UNDERTAKEN Overall Hazard Rating? (A = Low Risk, B = Medium Risk, C = High Risk) B Overall Risk Likelihood Rating? (1 = Low Risk, 2 = Medium Risk, 5 = High Risk) 2 Look at your Overall Hazard and Risk Likelihood Rating and take the appropriate action: 1) C or >10 take immediate action to either remove or control the risk, 2) B or 8-10 inform people of the risk and look at ways of reducing it, and 3) A or <8 monitor the situation more closely and aim to reduce risk over longer term
Risk assessment carried out by; CHRIS DODD Date; 12 th OCTOBER 2016 Reviewed by ; (SLT member) Date; Outcome of review; Final approval given; (SLT member) Date;