This document summarizes the risks and control measures for a school trip to St Andrews Road. There are 7 potential hazards identified: travel to the location separately from the group; tripping over ruins; exposure to poor weather; emergencies; unauthorised areas; and fire emergency. Control measures are outlined for each hazard, such as meeting as a group and sharing contact information. With the control measures, all risks are rated as low.

1. RISK ASSESSMENT
Trip Name: St Andrews Road
HAZARD RISK WHO IS AT RISK CONTROL MEASURES RISK RATING
1 HIGH
2 MEDIUM
3 LOW
Travel to the location
– St Andrews Road
Separated from
other members
of the group
Injury
Pupils  Suitable meeting point for everyone
to meet and travel to the location
together.
 Share mobile phone number
between all pupils.
 Follow instructions from TfL staff
regarding safety
Low
Tripping over locations
ruins
Injury
Death
Breakage
Pupils
Equipment
 Ensure at least one student
supervises equipment.
 Assign the responsibility of one piece
of equipment to one student.
 Film in suitable areas that have little
ruin that could be tripped over
 If possible move objects that may
get in the way of filming to prevent
falling over – e.g. tyre
Low
Exposure to weather Rain / poor
weather
Pupils
Equipment
 Consider possible weather conditions
and plan appropriate programme,
clothing and equipment.
 Plan for pupils who may/do not
bring suitable kit–check before
departure and/or bring spares
 Daily weather forecast obtained and
Low

2. plans adjusted accordingly.
Emergencies Injury
Death
Pupils  Contact details of parents, group
leader, and school held by group
leader
 Share mobile phone number between
all pupils.
 Students told in advance they must
be in groups and of meeting point if
emergency arises during free time.
Low
Unauthorised/dangerous
areas
Injury
Death
Pupils
 Students remain close to clearly
signposted areas and close to
pathways.
 Students instructed not to climb
any clearly fenced off areas or
enter areas, which are private.
 Students briefed on treading
carefully through grass and
around trees and not running
through dense areas.
 Students to remain within clearly
designated areas as shown on
map and agreed with staff.
Low
Fire emergency – in
school
Injury
Death
Pupils
Equipment
 Location of fire exits
 Know the procedure for fire drill
 Students must remain calm and
exit building swiftly
 If the fire drill does go off,
students must leave the
equipment
Low