Risk assessments Flashcards
1
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defintion
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identifies potential hazards and plans precautions to make everyone in the field party safe
2
Q
complete a risk assessment because;
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- safety
- reduce problems
- legal requirement
- more secure/accurate data
3
Q
uneven land is a risk because
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more likely to fall leading to injury e.g. twisted ankle
4
Q
stagnant water is a risk because
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small chance of Weils disease if broken skin causing health and safety risks
5
Q
access is a risk because
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can affect the validity of an investigations conclusion as you may not be able to gain a good sample size
6
Q
risks in urban environments include
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- muggings in allyways
- getting lost
- cobbled streets (may trip)
- derelict buildings (may collapse)
7
Q
minimise urban environment risks by
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- walking in groups
- use maps and do a pre-visit
- carry out a pilot study to give time estimates
- wear a hard hat near derelict buildings
8
Q
general safety guidelines in rural/urban environments
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- mobile phone to contact someone if lost
- work in groups
- leave an itinerary with a teacher
- first aid kit
