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2. Risk Assessments Risk Assessment is…… Hazard Risk An action plan of how to deal with hazards and risks A way of ensuring you have a course of action to lessen the impact of any hazards. Anything that can cause harm Equipment, slippery surfaces, drunk students. The chance or likelihood that someone will be harmed by the hazard 2

3. Risk Assessments: When do you need one? Before you run a new trip or event Review during the event- were the preventative measures in place sufficient? If any new hazards are identified update the Risk Assessment Review after time (annually) Ensure that current risk assessments are passed onto incoming committees. Consider setting up a Dropbox or buy a Society USB. Keep for 40 years Do not overwrite, save a new version 3

4. How to start a risk assessment Identify Hazards Decide who might be harmed and how Evaluate severity and likelihood of current risks Evaluate the sufficiency of current precautionary measures Review and Revise 4

5. What Risks to include: Concentrate on significant hazards that are likely to happen and could cause significant harm. A.L.A.R.P In reality this means weighing up the cost and the prevention of the risk Hazards Noise Alcohol Electricity Bus Accident Broken Glass Allergic Reactions to food People getting left behind Spilt Drinks- slipping Hazard Fire Extreme Weather Conditions Injuries/Illness 5

6. Activity: Write your risk assessment 6

7. Process for Controlling Risks EliminationRemove the hazard completely if it is seen as too dangerous. SubstitutionUse something less risky ContainingPrevent access to a hazard Reducing Exposure Limit times Training and Supervision Make sure people follow procedures. PPEWear protective equipment for where there is a risk that cannot be controlled in other ways. Welfare Facilities Washing or first aid for quick treatment of injury- prevention is better! Most Effective 7