Hazard Identified? /
Risks from it? | Category | Who is at risk? | How are the risks already controlled?
What extra controls are needed? | What has changed that needs to be thought about and controlled? |
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage.
Risk – the chance of it happening. | Category to help organise risks | Young people,
Leaders,
Visitors? | Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it.
For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out. | Keep checking throughout the activity in case you need to change it…or even stop it! This is a great place to add comments which will be used as part of the review. |
| Falling from windows – Risk of falling from first floor open windows. | | All present | Safety catches to remain installed on all upstairs windows so the windows can only be opened leaving a safe gap. | |
| Blocked drainpipes & gutters – risk of slippery group, worse if frozen | | All present | Regular inspection and cleaning out. | |
| Access – Damage, loss of facilities | | All present | Security lighting, secure perimeter fencing, CCTV, regular checks. | |
| Bridge – Slippery when wet, rotting spindles, deck boards and hand rails | | All present | Regular inspection and cleaning. | |
| Gas Tank/Supply – Explosion, Fire, asphyxiation. | | All present | Use HSE approved gas fitter (Gas Safe registered) for work on fittings and appliances.
Good preventative maintenance.
Turn off isolation valve when vacating premises.
Gas tank to be inspected by supplier
Gas tank area to be regularly maintained to prevent it becoming overgrown | |
| Water – Leaks, Burst Pipes, Legionella | | All present | Lag pipes, check regularly, drain system in winter if necessary or turn off when vacating.
See section on Toilets / Washrooms | |
| Sewer & Waste Water – Leaks, Blockage, Disease | | All present | Regular Inspection
Visitors giving instructions on what cleaning products to use (i.e. no bleach) to ensure integrity of septic tank | |
Central Heating Boiler / Hot Water System –
Release of gases to building – harm from Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Loss of use. | | All present | Carbon monoxide alarms fitted.
Regular maintenance by a competent person. | |
Overloaded electrical Sockets –
Electrocution, fire
Trailing / Damaged Leads –
Tripping
Electricity cabinet –
Electrocution | | All present | Check equipment leads & plugs regularly. Remove anything substandard.
Use a competent person for repairs and major inspections.
Isolate supply as necessary.
Annual PAT testing.
Electricity cabinet to remain locked and use signage warning of electrocution. | |
Obstructions –
Trips and falls
Unable to operate doors in emergency
Poor Lighting
Uneven Surfaces | | All present | Ensure Fire Exits are unlocked and clear at all time. Check outside too.
Install good lighting (plus emergency lighting) on exit routes.
Practise fire drill at least once every 6 months. | |
Combustible Materials –
Fire
Rubbish –
Disease / Vermin | | All present | Careful storage in containers. Remove other potential ignition sources.
Remove all rubbish, store food in proper containers or remove altogether where possible. | |
Sharp objects –
Cuts | | All present | Reduce use of breakable glass and control access to sharp knives and other kitchen utensils.
Dispose of broken glass carefully (wrapped to protect sharp edges) | |
Food and Drink –
Food poisoning
Vermin
Slipping on spills | | All present | Good training is a must. Refer to factsheet on Food Safety FS320003.
Avoid leaving food in premises where possible.
Clean up spills promptly. Ensure appropriate cleaning equipment is available | |
| Hot Surfaces & Liquids – Burns and Scalds | | All present | Use signage. Instructions given to users on the use of the cooker/hob.
Avoid deep fat frying.
Young people to be supervised by an adult. | |
Pantry shelving –
Over stacking shelves and items falling off | | All present | Use signage reminding users to not over stack shelving. | |
Bacteria -
Disease
Legionella - | | All present | Regular inspection and cleaning of facilities. Good supply of toilet paper, soap, towels / hand drying facilities.
Check and run hot water systems. De-scale and disinfect showerheads. Periodic check by a competent person. Also see separate legionella risk assessment and management document. | |
Cleaning Materials –
Fumes, Chemical burns | | All present | See separate COSHH risk assessment, which applies to all chemicals on the premises. Train users. Read labels carefully.
Have secure storage for all chemicals.
Avoid mixing cleaning materials. | |
Chairs & tables –
Stacks of chairs and tables falling over | | All present | Chairs to be stacked no higher than 7 chairs high along the north facing wall.
Tables to be stored in designated areas.
Signs for lodge users reminding them on safe chair & table storage. | |
| Games & activities | | All present | All indoor activities to be risk assessed by the lodge user or leader-in-charge. | |
| Falling from bunk | | All present | Ensure that all beds have a guard-rail fitted to avoid accidental roll from the bed.
All top bunks have a ladder securely fitted for access.
Beds checks by campsite crew regularly during cleaning.
Group Leaders to ensure young people are not behaving in a way that can cause danger. | |
| Fire – smoke inhalation, burns possible death. | | All present | Yearly PAT testing of electrical equipment.
Fire extinguishers provided throughout the building.
Fire doors fitted where appropriate to prevent the spread of fire.
Annual gas safety checks carried out.
Site-wide fire risk assessment carried out annually.
Fixed wire electrical supply test carried out every 5 years.
Fire alarm system fitted with smoke and heat sensors.
Clear evacuation process and clearly marked escape routes.
Emergency lighting fitted.
All visitors to ensure that exits and passageways are kept clear at all times and any doors without a push bar fitted are left unlocked while building is occupied. | |
Grass, Rubbish, Uneven Ground –
Risk of fire, trips and cuts | | All present | Cut grass regularly. Clear rubbish.
Walk and assess the area before running an activity
Car park area and lodge surroundings to be lit up when dark | |
Trees –
Rotten or dangerous branches | | All present | Assess the trees on site, especially in high-risk areas regularly used by people – see separate tree inspection records and risk assessment | |
Traffic on site –
Cars and pedestrians | | All present | Vehicles to be parked in designated parking areas only.
Good signage to slow drivers and make them aware of the hazards | |
