Date: Time:
In area to be used :
Participants
Existing injuries
Disorientation
Other people/activities in area
Leisure users - Horse Riders, dog walkers.
Stock in fields. Occasional traffic
Weather
Excessive rain, hail etc
Venue:
First Aid Kit: With ….......…………………....................
Hazard
Uneven ground, uneven surfaces, Slopes/ steps, Tree roots/branches, Vegetation
(prickly, stinging), Wire / ruined fences, Water (streams and ponds), Mud.
Possible outcome / injury including note on severity and likelihood of occurrence
Trip hazards, falls - Severity med, likelihood med
Cuts and abrasions - Severity med, likelihood med
Infections from mud or water -
Severity med likelihood low
Aggravated injuries and further injury
Severity med, likelihood low
Getting lost - Severity low likelihood low
Threats from horse riders, dog walkers- Severity low, likelihood low
Threats from stock- Severity high likelihood low
Collision with car - Severity high, likelihood low
Severity low, likelihood med
Mitigation
To warn the hashers of all possible hazards
Have first aid kit available
Wash hands before eating or drinking.
Advise hashers where appropriate short cuts can be taken to avoid hazards which might aggravate.
Hashers to keep an eye on each other.
If hazard appears take extra care around horse rider or dog in order to avoid animals panicking.
Warn hashers of any stock in fields and to avoid causing them any panic.
To take care on roads, and hashers to warn other hashers of approaching traffic
Have change of clothes at end of run.
Examples of hazards with the potential to cause harm
NB: this list is not exhaustive; nor will all these be present. It is given as an aid to the person completing the risk assessment.
Area to be used: Outdoors
Uneven surfaces
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Slopes/steps
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Slippery surfaces
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Tree roots/branches
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Vegetation (prickly, stinging)
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Wire / ruined fences
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Walls to be climbed
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Litter (glass, used needles)
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Water (streams, rivers, ponds)
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Cliffs / crags
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Traffic (including road crossings)
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Rail / tram lines
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Mineshafts / caves
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Military debris
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Ticks
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Wasps
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Mud
Participants:
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Clothing / shoes
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Existing medical conditions
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Unexpected reactions/allergies
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Disorientation
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Tiredness
Other people / activities in area:
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Walking dogs
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Cyclists
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Horse riders
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Forestry operations
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Park maintenance
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Shooting / archery
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Golf
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Cattle
Weather:
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Cold / heat
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Rain / snow / hail
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Excessive wind
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Lightning
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Fog