Supplementary Risk Assessment1 – Fieldwork Activities
Please refer to the College’s Procedure and Guidance for the Management of Fieldwork Activities
(SPR033) when completing this risk assessment.
Assessor2
Line Manager/
supervisor/Personal Tutor
Department/Division
School/Directorate
Staff
Student
Date of Assessment
Description of proposed Activity
Date of
commencement
Name(s) of
fieldworker(s)
Location(s) of activity
Anticipated
date of
completion
Give details:
UK based
Outside UK*
*Researchers intending to travel outside the UK must download the travel
insurance certificate from the Finance & Planning website
Threat Analysis and Permission
Does the FCO website advise against travel to the proposed location(s)?
*If you have indicated “yes” please attach a copy of the FCO advice
Yes*
No
Does any aspect of the proposed activity pose a significant risk to the life safety
of the fieldworker(s)?
*If you have indicated “yes” please ensure that this has been adequately
addressed in this risk assessment document before seeking permission.
Yes *
No
If you have answered “Yes” to either of these questions you must notify the College insurers and seek
permission to continue from your Head of Department and Head of School (where necessary):
Permission to undertake high risk fieldwork activity:
Head of Department:
Signature:
Date:
_______________________
______________________
_________________________
Head of School:
Signature:
Date:
_______________________
______________________
_________________________
1
For use in fieldwork activities which pose risks greater than normal everyday activities. For low risk activities
please use the College’s Filter Risk Assessment (F071).
2
This may be the fieldworker, fieldwork team leader or other person responsible for the planning of a fieldwork
activity
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Health
Does the proposed activity involve travel to countries or activities for
which additional vaccinations or prophylaxis is recommended?
Yes
No
If you have answered Yes to either of these questions you should seek advice from your GP or a travel
health clinic at least 6 weeks before you intend to undertake the activity.
Date of appointment:
Precautions recommended:
Are there other health risks (eg food and water hygiene, soil or
waterborne pathogens, poor (or lack of) emergency medical facilities etc)
associated with the proposed fieldwork location(s).
Yes
No
If you have answered Yes, please provide a brief description of the precautions to be taken:
Have any of the proposed fieldworkers notified their line manager or the
fieldwork team leader of a health condition that requires additional
precautionary or emergency measures?
Yes
No
If you have answered Yes please provide details of the agreed additional measures:
Accommodation and Travel
Method(s) of travel
Describe the method(s) of travel to the proposed fieldwork location(s) (include
details of insurance and licence requirements if a hire vehicle or personal vehicle
is to be used):
Accommodation
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Provide details of the proposed accommodation(s) for the duration of the
fieldwork:
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Risk Assessment
Research method
Describe the method(s)/equipment to be used:
Describe risks arising from the method(s)/equipment and the measure(s) to be
taken to avoid or control the risks:
Does the proposed activity involved deliberate work with or risk of exposure to
human pathogens? Note: deliberate work with pathogens will require
completion of a biological risk assessment. Yes
(CoBRA No.
), No
Environment
Describe the environment(s):
Describe the risks arising from the environment(s) and the measures to be taken
to avoid or control the risks:
Fieldworker
What knowledge and skills do the researcher(s) need to undertake this activity?
Will there be any lone working? Why is this necessary and how will it be
managed?
Research subjects and
participants (Social
Research only) N/A
What is the subject to be researched?
Are there any cultural, religious, gender or other sensitivities with regards to the
compatibility of the proposed fieldworker?
Are there any risks/sensitivities associated with the research subject?
What are the characteristics of the participants? Describe any risks associated
with these characteristics.
What measures are necessary to avoid, control or mitigate the risks associated
with the research subject and the participants?
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Planning & Emergencies
Who will be the
Provide name, contact details and method(s) of communication.
College-based contact
during the activity?
Who will be the offsite contact during the
activity?
If the activity is taking place outside the UK will it be necessary to have a local
contact? If yes, provide name, contact details and method of communication.
Monitoring
arrangements
How often will it be necessary for the fieldworker/team leader to communicate
to assure the College contact that all is well? How will this be achieved?
Accident & Incidents
What arrangements are necessary to ensure that the fieldworker(s) can report
accidents or incidents a soon as practicable?
Will the fieldworker(s)
have access to
emergency first-aid?
Describe source of first-aid support or whether provision of first-aid training and
supplies is necessary:
Personal safety
What arrangements are necessary to provide an emergency response if there is
a serious and imminent risk to personal safety? How will this be implemented?
Implementation
List any actions arising from the risk assessment:
Action:
Person responsible:
Target date:
Completion
Date & Initials:
Signatures:
This risk assessment has been completed to the best of my knowledge and will be reviewed and revised if
there are any significant changes to the proposed fieldwork activity or risks arising from the activity:
Assessor:
Signature:
Date:
I confirm that this risk assessment is suitable and sufficient for the proposed activity and that I authorise
the resourcing and implementation of any recommended actions listed above:
Line Manager:
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Signature:
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