Otley Run Risk Assessment Example
Hazard
Who
Frequency
Severity
Risk
evaluation
Controls
Immediate measures to deal
with consequences if risk
does occur
Drinking too
much and being
ill
All
Occasional
Moderate
Low
Discourage binge drinking.
Intoxicated person will be
stopped from drinking any
more.
At no time will
obligation/peer
pressure to drink be
imposed.
Event organiser to ensure
group stays together, or
people aren’t left
alone (as appropriate).
Hydrating, lining stomach
and getting person home
safely.
Emergency services
hospital as appropriate.
Someone to remain with
affected member until
assured they have
a safe method of returning to
and entering their home/a
safe place to
stay until morning.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
Hazard
Who
Frequency
Severity
Risk
evaluation
Controls
Immediate measures to deal
with consequences if risk
does occur
Danger from
roads and traffic
(as
pedestrians).
All
Rare
Moderate/
High
injury
Medium
Discouraging binge
drinking.
Drunk driving
All
Intoxicated people will be
stopped
from drinking any more.
First aid and 999/evacuation
to
hospital as appropriate.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as
soon as possible and report
incident.
Do not allow intoxicated
person to drive.
Starting
fights/Horseplay
Making people aware of
dangers.
All
Rare
Rare
Severe
Moderate
injury
Medium
Medium
Discourage binge drinking.
At no time will
obligation/peer
pressure to drink be
imposed.
Discourage drinking too
much.
At no time will
obligation/peer pressure to
drink be imposed.
Call police if necessary.
Intoxicated people will be
stopped from drinking any
more.
Attempt to calm situation
(avoiding personal injury)
.
Call police if necessary.
First aid and 999/evacuation
to hospital as appropriate.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
Hazard
Who
Frequency
Severity
Risk
evaluation
Controls
Immediate measures to deal
with consequences if risk
does occur
Falling over
All
Medium
Medium
Medium
Extra care taken if it is wet
outside and in any slippery
areas/ areas with tripping
hazards.
Intoxicated people will be
stopped from drinking any
more.
Discourage binge drinking.
At no time will
obligation/peer pressure to
drink be imposed.
Injury from
broken glasses
All
Rare
MinorModerate
injury
Low
Discourage binge drinking.
At no time will
obligation/peer pressure to
drink be imposed.
Alert bar staff to any
breakages immediately
and make it known to club
members so they can
avoid the area.
First aid and 999/evacuation
to hospital as appropriate.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
First aid and 999/evacuation
to hospital as appropriate.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
Hazard
Who
Frequency
Severity
Risk
evaluation
Controls
Immediate measures to deal
with consequences if risk
does occur
Choking (e.g. on
ice cubes)
All
Rare
Severe
Medium
Personal responsibility to
avoid choking hazards.
First aid and 999/evacuation
to hospital as appropriate.
Discourage binge drinking.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
At no time will
obligation/peer pressure to
drink be imposed.
Event organiser to ensure
group stays together, or
people aren’t left
alone (as appropriate).
Having drink
spiked
All
Very rare
Medium high
Low
Never leave drink
unattended or with people
you don’t know
Club member will look out
for anyone who seems to
have been drugged and
act accordingly.
Event organiser to ensure
group stays together, or
people aren’t left
alone (as appropriate).
First aid and 999/evacuation
to hospital as appropriate.
Someone to remain with
affected member until
assured they have
a safe method of returning to
and entering their home/a
safe place to stay until
morning.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
Hazard
Who
Frequency
Severity
Risk
evaluation
Controls
Immediate measures to deal
with consequences if risk
does occur
Separation from
group
All
Medium
Medium
Medium
Event organiser to ensure
group stays together, or
people aren’t left alone (as
appropriate).
Attempt to contact separated
member.
Theft of property
Fire
All
All
Rare
Rare
Minor
Severe
Minor
Medium
Route between pubs made
clear and organisers
contactable throughout.
Event organiser to ensure
group stays together, or
people aren’t left alone (as
appropriate).
Socials organised at
licensed venues only.
Follow venue fire
procedures.
Food allergy
Everyone,
particularly
those
with preexisting
conditions
Rare
Medium
Minor
Event organiser to be
made aware of relevant
pre-existing conditions.
Personal responsibility:
ensure necessary
medication is available
and avoid contact with
allergens.
Contact friends/next of kin if
required.
Call police
Someone to remain with
affected member until
assured they have
a safe method of returning to
and entering their home/a
safe place to stay until
morning.
First aid and 999/evacuation
to hospital as appropriate.
If medical treatment required,
contact next of kin and union
as soon as possible and
report incident.
First aid to be applied as
necessary by qualified
personnel.
Evacuation to medical
facilities, as necessary.