ADVENTURE 21
RISK ASSESSMENT - overnight camps
Specific areas
Rough campsites
Registered / known camp sites
Rough campsites
Risk involved - Use of stove's and open fire's for cooking
Out for long periods of time in all weathers
Cooking
Washing and brushing teeth outdoors
Hazards arising from risk - Accidentally knocking pans and stoves over
Possibility of overheating or extreme cold
Not cooking food thoroughly
Basic health, hygiene and cleanliness issues
Effects of hazard - Burns and scalds
Hyperthermia, hypothermia, sunstroke etc
Food poisoning
Health and hygiene issues
Risk management - Stove training and safe conduct around fires
The use of suitable camping equipment.
Instructions for group on clothing, spares taken
Storing and cooking instructions followed
Instructions for group on personal care needs
Pre planning with the use of escape routes
Whilst every care is taken to ensure safety is followed throughout overnight camps, it is noted that every camp will be different and an ongoing risk assessment is required.