RISK ASSESSMENT Task/Activity Volunteer Survey Risk Assessment St Agnes Neighbourhood Plan – Village Character Assessments Nov/Dec 2017. Surveys to be carried out in 6 settlements within the parish Risk Assess No: 1 Grid ref: St Agnes parish various locations Revision Date: V1 13.11.17 HAZARDS Likelihood Severity Risk Instruction / Training / Information Additional Managerial or physical controls Ref: Key hazards and risks associated with the above task/activity Extremely likely to occur Likely to occur Slight chance of occurring Death/Major Injury Over 3 day Injury Minor Injury Likelihood x Severity 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 Pedestrian accident with vehicle on road. x x 3 Wear hi-vis or bright clothes. Be aware of risks if stepping out onto road to cross or to get a better view of the environment. Work in pairs as a minimum so one can watch for traffic. Be aware of your colleagues. Carry ID. Only survey in daylight hours. Make hi-vis vests available for volunteers if requested. 2 Extreme weather conditions affecting volunteers through cold, exposure, heavy rain and wind. x X 2 Volunteers to be aware of weather forecasts before going out to survey – avoid going in extreme conditions. Volunteers to ensure they wear appropriate clothing. Limit the time surveying if bad weather. Inform family or expected return time. Co-ordinator to send out weather warning to volunteers if highlighted on weather forecast. 3 with obstacles while surveying x x 2 Be aware of your environment, and lapses in concentration when surveying. Be aware of obstacles and changes in level or slippery surfaces. Ensure you have good footwear appropriate to the terrain. Be Report any injury to yourself or member of your team to the immediately. Seek medical attention if needed by contacting/visiting emergency
aware of your colleagues and point out any risks. Only survey in daylight hours. service below. Retain records of any incidents and treatments. 4 Verbal or physical abuse from member of the public or landowner x x 2 Keep to public areas only, streets, main footpaths or public rights of way. Avoid any confrontation if challenged. Explain calmly your volunteer role with the Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan. Show letter of identification. Always work in pairs as a minimum. Always carry charged mobile phone. Walk away from any difficult situation or aggressive response even if you feel you have right of access. Report to co-ordinator immediately. Report any verbal or physical abuse to the police. to provide letter of identification. 5 Accident in vehicle while surveying or getting to survey location. x x 2 Don’t attempt to do survey from a moving vehicle. Find a safe place to stop first. Ensure vehicle is maintained adequately and seatbelts worn. Carry charged mobile phone. Report any accidents immediately to the co-ordinator. 6 Lone working risk of illness, accident or confrontation without any support All surveys must be undertaken with a minimum of two volunteers from the designated team. Each volunteer team to ensure they have a charged mobile phone. Risk Assessment Scores: 6-9 High Risk 3-5 Medium Risk 1 – 2 Low Risk Unacceptable – must receive attention immediately to reduce the risk or do not undertake activity Must receive attention to reduce the hazard or risk Acceptable but reduce the hazard or risk after other priorities Site locations and comments: Volunteers will be surveying in the main settlements within the parish. Routes will mainly be on roads/streets and public footpaths and public green spaces. Emergency Contacts: Emergency Phone: 999 Nearest Accident and Emergency Department: Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro TR1 3LQ :