Group walk risk assessment form

 

Every walk is different, so complete a risk assessment for each one you lead to help you plan and make a note of the steps you are taking to keep walkers safe. After a walk, risk assessments should be sent to Jane Hogg email to:  janehogg44@gmail.com or 07572617587,  to be stored for three years.

In terms of practicalities I don’t have the technology to turn what follows into a page that can be filled in and automatically returned, so the best approach is to copy the whole page by swiping it with the mouse, and then paste it (Ctrl C on a PC computer) into Word or a similar program.  You can of course also just print the page out and fill it in with a pen in the traditional manner.  I hope you find this helpful.

Tony Attwood

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Who is leading the walk?

Name:

Group:

 

Dates (DD/MM/YY)

Walk:

Risk assessment:

Recce:

 

 

Hazards Make a note of any hazards to walkers or others on your route		Precautions Tick the boxes that apply and add any others – you don’t need to tick every box.
Weather What is the forecasted weather? Is there any danger of extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall or other severe weather events?		Check the weather forecast and postpone/cancel if necessary
		Advise walkers to bring suitable clothing and items for the conditions
		Make a note of ‘escape routes’ on the recce
		Other/Detail:
Traffic Do you need to cross or walk along a road? Are there any level crossings?		Check for suitable crossing places on the recce
		Communicate clearly with the group on the day
		Maintain single file on any road sections
		Other/Detail:
Path surface and obstacles Are there hazards such as slippery paths, loose rocks, stiles, fallen trees, steep drops?		Check for hazards on the recce and adapt the route if needed
		Provide clear information to walkers beforehand
		Advise walkers to bring suitable footwear for the conditions
		Other/Detail:
Animals Will you pass livestock? Is there any danger of ticks or bites/stings?		Let walkers know to cross fields with livestock calmly and quietly, keeping the group together. Be prepared to divert if needed
		Leave gates and property as you find them
		Advise walkers to check for ticks and remove promptly if found
		Other/Detail:
Communications Is there a chance you could get lost, lose touch with walkers, lose visibility or phone signal?		Recce the route in advance
		Pre-register phone with 999 emergency text service
		Let somebody know your plans and the time you expect to be back
		Other/Detail:
Other Add any other hazards on your walk here.		Follow any national or local Covid-19 restrictions
		Other/Detail:

 

If you have any questions about Ramblers group walks, please get in touch: volunteersupport@ramblers.zendesk.com