Peak Discovery Risk Assessment: Orienteering Potential Hazards Individuals falling on uneven ground Risk Factor Low Medium

m Pre-cautionary Measures Highly trained and experienced staff. All participants shall wear suitable footwear and receive a thorough safety brief before the activity begins. Course and markers laid out on safe ground away from potential hazards. Highly trained and experienced staff. All participants shall receive a thorough safety brief before the activity begins. Course and markers laid out on safe ground away from potential hazards. Participants to be set off in pairs and given a briefing in map reading skills. All participants to carry a whistle and be briefed on the lost situation. Highly trained and experienced staff to have working knowledge of area. Cut off time for arrival back before search commences. Good quality, easily read maps provided Course laid out away from roads, vehicle tracks and car parks. All participants to receive thorough safety brief. Highly trained and experienced staff to have working knowledge of the area. All participants shall receive a thorough safety brief before the activity begins. Course and markers laid out on safe ground away from potential hazards. Safety signs erected warning of potential hazards. Highly trained and experienced staff. Individuals to wear suitable clothing for weather conditions. Activity cancelled if weather conditions exceed safe operating limit.

Individuals colliding with trees / branches / brambles / stinging plants Individuals getting lost

Low Medium Low Medium

Vehicles in vicinity of course Individuals falling into open water hazards

Medium High Medium High

Climatic influences

Low Medium