Risk Assesment Flashcards
Explain the risk assessment in relation to river and site choice
-Chose it in spring
-Has a relatively small catchment area
= Ensures we’re less likely to encounter the river in high flood
+ monitored the weather week before, morning and during
Discussed safety as a priority when choosing
-avoided deep gorges + ensured water was a ‘safe’ depth /speed before entering
-Tried to choose sites without steep banks
-Avoided outer edges of meanders and larger boulders + riffles to allow safer access to water
All sites were next to the footpath to allow easy access
All students were advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear before the trip
Explain the staff importance
The staff to student ratio was high to aid supervision
- Staff carried first aid kits to deal with minor injuries and they were trained to supervise students in remote area (mountain leader qualifications)
- All staff had emergency procedures to follow if an incident occurred
Evaluate the actions of the risk assessment
All precautions seemed effective as there were no injuries / incidents and in evaluations all students had fun and felt safe too
