1. The document assesses risks for an upcoming trip, listing hazards, those at risk, control measures, and risk ratings of 1-3. Hazards include getting separated from the group, injuries in the woods, encounters with wild animals, stings from nettles, personal illnesses, and slipping in mud. Control measures include keeping the group together, having contact details, being careful around animals and nettles, bringing medications, and wearing proper footwear.

1. RISK ASSESSMENT
Trip Name: Date:
HAZARD RISK WHO IS AT RISK CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS
/ACTIONS
RISK RATING
1 HIGH
2 MEDIUM
3 LOW
Someone may get
separated from the
group.
Injured
Death
Teacher
Students
Driver
Every student wear seat belts
Register
Ensure coach is from a reputable,
recommended coach service.
Ensure no parties take place
Health and safety talk
3
Being in the woods Someone
may get
separated
form the
group
Someone
may get
kidnapped
Someone
could fall
over and
injure
themselves
Students
who are
present
in the
woods
Ensure that we all have each others
contact details
Make sure that we all stick together
as a group
Ensure we are all being as careful
especially when carrying cameras and
tripods
Being around wild
animals
The animals
may be
running
freely and
wild
Animals may
harm
Teacher
Students
Ensure that everyone is careful and
takes there time
Everyone stays together 4

2. students if
not under
control
Stinging nettles Someone
may get
stung
Have an
allergic
reaction
Teacher
Student
Steer clear from the stinging nettles
and don’t go near them
Film in other areas where there not
there
2
Personal illnesses Shock
Some
people may
suffer from
asthma
Hayfever
Teacher
Students
Ensure that all asthma pumps and
medicines are in a close bag
Take some medicine beforehand
3
Someone might slip
in the mud due to
weather conditions
They could
slip over and
injure
themselves
Teacher
Students
Make sure that every one has
the correct footwear
Everyone takes there time when
walking
3