Risk Assessment Form
All Visitors/ Schools / Groups
Risk Assessment carried out by: Lorraine Cheesmur
Site Location: Country Park – DEN BUILDING
Today’s date: 13th May 2015
Date of new assessment: 13th May 2016
Activity/Situation: Den Building in designated forest area
HAZARD = Any thing that and CAUSE harm
RISK = The chance, high, medium or low, that somebody will be harmed by the
hazard
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Activity/
Situation/
Hazard
Persons at
risk
Potential Likelihood/ Risk
Risk
outcome Probability Rating L/M/H
Separation from party
on route to Den and
whilst in Forest
Cars belonging to the
general public being
driven on cycle tracks or
into the park beyond
the designated car
parks
Getting lost on site and
in forest area
Loose dogs
All
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2
4
L
All
4
1
4
M
All
2
3
6
M
All
4
2
8
M
Being hit by a bike on
tarmac closed road
track
Uneven paths/terrain on
site and in Forest
Steep road from tarmac
track to Visitor Centre
Intervention from nonstaff adults (ie general
public)
Lifting branches and
climbing of trees
Industrial debris from
site’s existence as a
colliery spoil tip
Shared use of leisure
paths by walkers and
cyclists
Falling objects in forest,
and protruding
branches.
All
4
2
8
M
All
2
3
6
M
All
4
2
8
M
All
4
2
8
M
All
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9
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All
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3
6
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All
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Persons at risk
L
Leader
A
Other Adults
YP
Young People/Students
I
Instructor
PV
Public/Visitor
Potential Outcome
Minor injury
Injury needing medical attention
Injury – off work/school
Serious injury/long term sickness
Fatality
Likelihood / Probability
Unlikely
Low possibility
Possible
Probable
Near certainty
Numerical Value
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5
Numerical Value
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5
Risk Rating
1–5
6 – 11
12+
Low
Medium
High
Risk Assessment Action Plan
Activity/
Situation/
Hazard
Action required
Target
date
Completed
by
1. Separation from party on
route to Den and whilst in
Forest
2. Cars belonging to the
general public being driven on
cycle tracks or into the park
beyond the designated car
parks
3. Getting lost on site and in
forest area
Leader to wear high visible vest and to pair
up the children. One ranger walking in front
and one following behind party.
Signage in place. All staff briefed to be
vigilant. Welcome briefing before group
activity to mention about the dangers of cars
being on the cycle track and other areas to
the forest.
Briefing at the beginning of the party about
staying in the group. Group leaders and
Staff aware of group number reglular checks
throughout session to ensure the whole
group are present.
Rules on website. Ensure appropriate
signage is in place. Regular monitoring of
park by rangers, and zero tolerance of dogs
off the lead.
Signs in place before every race/training
event. Briefing at the beginning of party
regarding crossing track area. Insure party
leader to stop and make sure track is clear
before attempting to cross any area of
tarmac track.
Problem areas are coned where necessary.
Holes are filled in when they become
hazardous. Welcome briefing before every
group activity to mention about the
possibility of uneven paths.
Led groups will be warned of this at
Welcome briefing.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
4. Loose dogs
5. Being hit by a bike on
tarmac closed road track
6. Uneven paths/terrain on
site and in Forest.
7. Steep road from tarmac
track to Visitor Centre
8. Intervention from non-staff
adults (ie general public)
All visiting children to be briefed in the
welcome briefing to ensure they do not
roam unaccompanied. Group leaders to be
reminded of the open nature of the park and
the need to be aware of the whereabouts of
their group members. Betteshanger staff will
wear uniforms at all times in order to be
easily identified.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Manager and staff on
duty.
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9. Lifting branches and
climbing of trees
10. Industrial debris from
site’s existence as a colliery
spoil tip
11. Shared use of leisure
paths by walkers and cyclists
12. Falling objects in forest,
and protruding branches.
In Forest area ranger to inform children in
safety brief that no climbing trees, and if
they require any lifting of branches to have
ask for assistance from the rangers.
Industrial debris is being picked on an
ongoing basis. Welcome briefing to warn of
the possibility of industrial debris and be
vigilant and take care where they walk.
Signage in the park states that walkers have
the right of way on the leisure paths.
Welcome briefing to warn walking students
of the possibility of cyclists being on the
leisure paths.
Dead trees and branches to be checked and
removed from site. Any protruding branches
removed and then regular checks on area
before planned party.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Ongoing, and before
every school/college
visit.
Manager and staff on
duty.
Assessment and Action Plan prepared by: Lorraine Cheesmur
Date: 13th May 2015 Next Risk Assessment due: 14th May 2016
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