Name of activity / event / location	Collard Bridge Scout Campsite	Date of risk assessment	22/01/2026	Name of who undertook this risk assessment	M E
		Date of next review	04/08/2026

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.
Person struck by vehicles on road through site	Site	All Present	10 mph signs along road on site, Slow signs along road on site, Children playing signs along road on site, Speed humps along road. Site users to respect fences and crossings in place and to give way to road users where able. Site maintenance traffic minimised and extra caution taken when site is in use.
River - Drowning	Site	All Present	The River Yeo is out of bounds as per site rules, Deep water signs in deep water area (site 2)
River - Site 2 Erosion	Site	All Present	Erosion monitored and fence line moved when required, Deep water signs in area
River – Flooding	Site	All Present	Site team monitor river level (information can be obtained from the Environment Agency website). Make necessary arrangements depending on the situation. Site users encouraged to sign up for alerts.
Site Security / Stranger on site	Site	All Present	The main gate is to be locked overnight and when there is no groups / persons onsite, Leaders onsite are to challenge any unknown persons and to report anything suspicious to the duty warden. Permiter fence is to be checked periodically to ensure it poses an effective deterrent to trespass
Illness caused by rubbish at the bin area	Site	All Present	Rubbish should not be left to overflow from the bins. Duty warden to arrange extra collections when needed.
Injury from stacked wood	Site	All Present	Wherever possible nails, screws, and similar should be removed before stacking. Care should be taken when walking on or handling wood from the pile. Gloves should be worn and care taken not to strain. Wood piles should not be walked on, create multiple smaller piles to avoid the need for this.
Fall from tyres on Arena	Site	All Present	Leaders to ask young people to exercise care when using.
Site Fire	Site	All Present	Fire bell located near flag pole, Fire assembly point near flag pole, Various fire extinguishers in buildings, Various fire extinguishers outside Rendle Hut, Linhay, Toilet block, Campfire Circle and The Fire Assembly Point. Any cooking area set up on site and fires used on site by groups visiting / camping are require to bring their own fire extinguishing equipment relevant to what they are doing
Steep Banks	Site	All Present	Steep banks fenced off at various areas around site or have tree lines growing. Steep bank signs at site 1
Area behind archery and shooting	Site	All Present	Gates at either end of the track between the 2 activities, Danger no unauthorised access signs on the gates, Red flags flown when the ranges are in use, relevant signage around area
Slips on board walks / Trent crossing	Site	All Present	Trent crossing has a hand rail, Boardwalks / Trent crossing have chicken wire on them to reduce slips
Toilets – Illness	Site	All Present	Toilets are to be kept clean by users of site, Duty warden contact number provided for any issues on site
Toilets – Slips	Site	All Present	Squeegees and mops to wipe out excess water, Slippery surface sign for very slippery areas
Injury from entering out of bounds areas	Site	All Present	Out-of -bounds areas which are described in the site guidelines. Any temporary areas, insect nests, building works, fallen branches etc. will be clearly marked.
Injury from falling branches, climbing trees, using attaching ropes, swings or similar items	Site	All Present	Regular reviews with tree surgeon and ongoing plan for pollarding and removal of problem trees. Woods out of bounds during high winds, site to be closed in the event of severe weather warning. No trees are to be considered safe for climbing or supporting items such as swings.
Illness or dehydration from loss or contamination of water supply	Site	All Present	Annual testing of water supply to confirm quality. Regular maintenance of water system filtration. Drinking water supply available in Fort Knox (old generator house behind Linhay). Grey water available from collected rain from Hughes guttering (classrooms). Areas labelled and access available from wardens number.
Injury from fall from fence or similar structure	Site	All Present	Ask all not to climb on or sit on site fencing. Report any damage to the site warden, repair to be undertaken as soon as practical.
Fire or explosion from incorrect storage and use of gas facilities.	Site	All Present	Dedicated, secure area for gas bottles with restricted access. All bottles are labelled with the owner and checked for obvious signs of damage. Permanent gas installation area is maintained with reccomended perimeter. Fixed gas appliances such as boiler are serviced regularly.
Injury from contact with or ingestion of chemicals.	Site	All Present	Chemicals used un site maintenance to be on the central COSHH register and stored in the secure cupboard. Cleaning materials that are accessible to campers to be kept locked with their own supply of datasheets. Chemicals only to be used for intended purpose and effort made to reduce cross-contamination. If chemical sto be used in general areas, such as weed killer, restrict access to area as per manufacturer guidelines.
Water borne hazards (Legionella, E Coli, Cryptosporidium etc)	Site	All Present	Any showers in campsites should be run at their hottest setting for one minute after any prolonged period of non-use. Shower heads should be removed and disinfected quarterly. This helps to kill any possible legionella in the shower head.
Harm due to delay of receiving medical attention	Site	All Present	Current mobile networks with signal are O2 and Vodafone. Our address is Collard Bridge Scout Campsite, Collard Bridge, Snapper, Barnstaple, North Devon. EX32 7JY Our What 3 Words location is: ///walking.blazed.broached An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available on site for use in the event of a cardiac emergency. Leaders and adults are briefed on its location and basic operation at the start of camp. Only trained individuals should operate the AED where possible, following emergency procedures and contacting emergency services immediately
Altar fires and stands	Site	All Present	Altar fires are to be used only in designated areas and must be supervised by an adult leader at all times. Fires should be built within approved altar fire structures, clear of overhanging branches or trip hazards. A fire bucket or extinguisher must be available nearby, and fires must be fully extinguished before being left unattended. Scouts are to be briefed on fire safety, safe distances, and the prohibition of accelerants or rough behaviour near the fire. Check barrel fits on stand and that both are stable
Injury from using the Barn area	Site	All Present	The barn has a rough, uneven floor surface and stored stacks of tables and chairs. Care should be taken when moving through the area to avoid trips or slips, and stacked furniture must not be climbed on or moved without adult supervision. Access should be restricted when loading or rearranging furniture to minimise injury risk. Games should allow adequate start stop distance.
Injury through use of classrooms	Site	All Present	The classroom contains fire exits that must be kept clear at all times, and is equipped with water and electrical items requiring cautious use and supervision. Doors have no closers or finger protectors, creating a potential pinch hazard, so extra care and instruction for safe use is necessary. Regular checks will ensure fire safety and electrical equipment safety procedures are maintained, with adult supervision to mitigate risks from the uneven control features
Use of Linhay for food storage	Site	All Present
Injury from machinery used for site maintenance	Site	All Present	Site maintenance activities will be minimised when visitors are present. Powered machinery such as strimmers and mowers will only be used near young people if urgent and must be operated with additional caution and adequate supervision to ensure safety
Risk of contamination or fires due to fuel	Site	All Present
Injury from tripping in an animal hole or molehill	Site	All Present	Uneven ground, such as molehills or animal burrows, may cause trips or twisted ankles. Leaders and visitors should remain alert to these hazards, especially on grassed areas. If holes are found, they should be safely filled using earth from the site fringes to reduce risk of injury.
Injury from flash flooding	Site	All Present	No sleeping in the Rendle hut, unit is located on a flood plainand has experienced flash flooding due to blocked Culvert on highway. Top culvert should be checked periodically.