TSA File Number: HSY/
MILITARY TRAINING RISK ASSESSMENT PROFORMA
Unit / Formation:
Humberside & South Yorkshire ACF
Name / Assessor:
Activity / exercise:
Caving
Date Assessment:
References / Publications:
JSP 419
AGAI Vol 1 Ch 11
Cadet Training Safety Precautions (JSP 535)
Generic Risk assessment:
Yes / No
AC71849 Army Cadet Adventure Training and Other Challenge Pursuits Manual
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Steps relate to the Risk Assessment process.
Ser
Activity / Element
(Step 1)
Hazards Identified
(Step 2)
Existing Controls
(Step 3)
(a)
1
(b)
Caving
(c)
Trips and Falls
2
3
Caving
Caving
Decent Problems
Heat Exhaustion
Full Safety brief.
1. Correct clothing to be worn.
2. Cadets to drink water / fluids.
Yes
No
4
Caving
Falling Rocks
Yes
5
Caving
Caught underground
1. Helmets to be worn.
2. Cadets not climbing to keep
clear of climbs.
1. Group shelter to be carried.
2. Planned routes held by base.
3. Briefing.
(d)
1. Safety brief.
2. Control speed of group.
3. Training in caving skills,
adequate footwear and knee
protection worn.
d. Support each other.
1
Is the Residual
Risk
Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 4)
(e)
Yes
Yes
Additional Controls
Required
(Step 5)
Is the Residual
Risk Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 6)
(f)
(g)
a. Enforced water breaks
to be conducted if
deemed necessary.
b. Consider resting.
Yes
Ser
(a)
5
Activity / Element
(Step 1)
(b)
Caving (cont)
6
Caving
7
8
Caving
Caving
9
Caving
10
Caving
11
Caving
Hazards Identified
(Step 2)
(c)
Caught underground
(Continued)
Fatigue
Thirst and Hunger
Instructor / Cadet
Ratio
Hypothermia
Exposure
Exhaustion
Existing Controls
(Step 3)
(d)
4. Communications.
5. Base search party.
Physical assessment conducted
prior to activity.
Food and water available
Not to exceed 1:6
Is the Residual
Risk
Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 4)
(e)
Yes
Yes
Yes
1. Check correct clothing is
worn.
2. Full emergency kit carried by
instructor.
3. Suitable diet.
4. Cave within capabilities of the
students.
5. Careful choice of cave and
walking conditions and distance
from transport.
Yes
Drowning
1. Weather forecast obtained
prior to trip. Knowledge of
weather prior to day of trip.
2. Local knowledge and
avoidance of systems liable
sudden flooding
Yes
Getting stuck
1. Choose appropriate cave
suitable to group physical size,
and avoid over tight passages.
Yes
2
Additional Controls
Required
(Step 5)
Is the Residual
Risk Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 6)
(f)
(g)
Ser
Activity / Element
(Step 1)
(b)
Hazards Identified
(Step 2)
Existing Controls
(Step 3)
(a)
12
Caving
(c)
Falling down deep
holes
(d)
1. Lead passages where
appropriate.
2. Close supervision and
adequate briefing.
3. Traverse lines where
appropriate.
4. Correct training in use of
harnesses and traverse lines
prior to trip.
5. Rope and emergency kit
carried by instructor.
13
Caving
Weil’s Disease
1. Briefing prior to trip.
2. Instruct group to wash hands
before eating any food and
shower on returning to camp.
3. Cover all cuts before trip
commences
Name
Position / Rank
Existing & Addition Controls
Agreed
Addition Controls Implemented
3
Is the Residual
Risk
Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 4)
(e)
Yes
Additional Controls
Required
(Step 5)
Is the Residual
Risk Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 6)
(f)
(g)
Yes
Date
Signature