Ennerdale Risk Assessment

What are the hazards? Who might be harmed and how? What needs to be done to control the risk?

Running out of fuel Everyone in the car - Make sure the tank is full before departure
- Increased risk of collision from other - Check their are fuel stations along the chosen route
vehicles causing minor to serious - The driver/vehicle will be insured
injuries - Have food, water and first aid kit for emergency use
- Effects of dehydration and/or If fuel runs out:
starvation - Move car out of moving traffic as best as possible
- Turn hazard lights on and if it's dark turn on side lights as well
- If safe to do so everyone should exit the car and if possible wait behind a
barrier

Car breaking down Everyone in the car - Carry out basic vehicle safety checks before they begin their journey
- Increased risk of collision from other - The driver/vehicle will be insured and the vehicle will have a valid MOT
vehicles causing minor to serious certificate
injuries - Move car out of moving traffic as best as possible
- Effects of dehydration and/or - Have food and water for emergency use
starvation - Turn hazard lights on and if it's dark turn on side lights as well
- If safe to do so everyone should exit the car and if possible wait behind a
barrier
- Take an equipped first aid kit incase of injury

A car accident Everyone in the car - All road laws must be followed
ie. swerving off road, - Mild to serious injuries may occur ie. - Driver must not become distracted ie. by mobile phone, by passengers
collision with another minor abrasions, broken bones - Anyone who drives must be sufficiently fit and healthy so as not to inflict any
vehicle risks
- Scheduling allows sufficient time to take account of reasonably foreseeable
weather and traffic conditions
- Reduce night driving where possible
- Any goods and equipment to be carried in the vehicle is properly secured so
that it doesn’t cause injury in the event of an accident, and drivers aren’t
distracted by loose objects moving around while driving
- Take an equipped first aid kit incase of injury
- As a passenger if you feel unsafe at any point in the journey say something
to the driver

Slippery and/or uneven Anyone at site - Appropriate footwear i.e walking boots
ground - Slipping over - Stay on designated walking trails and footpaths.
- Tripping up - Make sure all team members stay vigilant of the surrounding area
 - Falling into others - Warn others of any possible dangers that are noticed ie. obscured holes,
raised roots
- Take an equipped first aid kit incase of injury

Cold and adverse Anyone at site - Appropriate clothing, warm clothes/ layers to remove if the weather
weather - Sickness ie. common cold, changes.
hypothermia - Check weather ahead of travel and if too severe move date
- Minor injuries - Make sure there is shelter nearby and an accessible escape route if weather
- Increase of other risks ie. slippery changes rapidly
ground - Take an equipped first aid kit incase of injury
- Everyone to take sufficient food and water to maintain energy levels

Equipment Anyone at site - Check the weight of equipment is not too heavy.
- Minor injuries - Share the load whilst out on location and take turns to carry the equipment.
- Strain injuries - Check placement of equipment is not obstructing anyone when in use i.e the
public.
- Protecting equipment from the elements. Going inside if possible, using
covers/ umbrellas.
- make sure any wires are clearly marked, especially those running along the
floor

Being in a remote area Anyone at site - Everyone to have a basic understanding of first aid
- Longer reaction time for emergency - Everyone to take extra precautions to stay safe ie. the other control
services if needed measurements listed for other risks
- Becoming stranded - To make note of easiest access for emergency services
- Make sure at least one mobile device has service or is close to an area that
will have service
- Alert others that will not being attending of the groups whereabouts before
departure
- Everyone should have a basic knowledge of the countryside code

Live stock Anyone at site - Anyone going to site should declare any allergies before hand so the group
- Minor to major injuries ie. being knows to avoid the live stock
bitten, trampling - Anyone with allergies should bring any required medical equipment incase
- Allergies of incident
- Upsetting farmers - Take an equipped first aid kit incase of injury
- Causing harm to animals - Everyone should have a basic knowledge of the countryside code
- Anyone at site should not cause any distress to the live stock ie. by making
sudden movements or loud noises
- Leave any gates as you find them and do not block access to any gates or
paths
Water ie. rivers, lakes Anyone at site - Everyone should keep at a safe distance from the water when possible
- Drowning - Wear appropriate footwear to avoid slipping near any banks of the water
- Sickness ie. common cold, and to keep feet dry
hypothermia - Everyone should have a basic knowledge of the countryside code
- Be vigilant of surrounding area at all times as well as fellow group members
- Check weather in advance to change plan incase of any flooding

Public areas Anyone at site - Everyone to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to be polite
- Disturbing members of the public to any members of the public
- Harassment - Everyone should have a basic knowledge of the countryside code
- Choose locations where no one will get in the way of any members of the
public