Walking & Fellowship Weekend

Hazard

Risk

What has been done already to reduce the risk?

What needs to be done, if anything to improve safety standards?

Who by?

When?

General walking hazards

low

John Cooper and Mike Barton have undertaken a trial walk to determine suitability for the anticipated group who will walk on the day

Group briefing before the start of the walk to highlight any hazards given weather conditions on the day

John Cooper & Mike Barton

Before the walk

Inadequate or

inappropriate walking equipment

low

All participants will be advised prior to the event to wear suitable clothing and footwear dependent upon the prevailing conditions.

Additional notice at the briefing regarding walking equipment and weather conditions.  Any walker without suitable equipment will be advised not to walk. Responsibility will be in their own hands if they so choose to walk.

JC & MB

Before the walk

Walking on Public Roads

low

Group will be advised that there are points where the walk will be alongside and cross minor public roads.  Care must be taken when not on a designated footpath

Advise all walkers of potential risks at pre walk briefing.  Special attention by MB & JC to marshal short sections of minor roads without footpaths.   

JC & MB

Before the walk.

Slips Trip and falls

Low

Lead walker JC will carry First Aid Kit

JC & MB will have mobile phones for emergency calls

All walkers will be advised of varied ground conditions (muddy paths etc.) and to take care when on uneven surfaces

JC & MB

Before Walk and by lead walker assessing conditions

Lost walker

Very low

Walkers advised to keep to designated paths

Delegated tail-end Charlie.

JC & MB

Start of Walk & after Lunch