Emergency access point (for emergency vehicles) Post code / grid reference: SU 518741 Entrance into Assembly field off Hermitage to Yattendon Road. Place from which signed: SU 501731 – in Hermitage Nearest A&E hospital: Name and Post code: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust London Road, Reading RG1 5AN 0118 322 5111 Great Western Hospital (Junc 15 M4) Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB 01793 604020 West Berkshire Community Hospital London Rd, Benham Hill, Thatcham RG18 3AS 0163527330011 (switchboard)ondon R,e Map available At Enquiries Tent, at First Aid point Minor Injuries Unit Working telephone: Landline or mobile: If mobile (reception checked?) Yes, for Vodafone; Radios will also be in use – of reception to be checked Number: 07990 734576 (Liz Yeadon - Organiser, mobile) 07930804790 (Alain Wilkes – Assistant Organiser) First Aid cover Name of first aider: St John's Ambulance: Mobile telephone for St John’s Ambulance for the weekend is Andrew Dawson 07711383106 Located where? On main Assembly field at First Aid Post, plus a mobile unit stationed in the forest near the Red (main) Start. Able and willing to attend to emergencies within the forest if necessary The Risk Assessment It is essential that the mitigation column is completed in detail so that the control measures and who is responsible is fully understood in advance of the activity / session / event and that all staff / helpers are fully briefed.
NB: it is not sufficient only to put warnings in preliminary information as is no way of being sure that all participants will have read them. Hazard – note under these headings (see suggested examples to consider) Possible outcome / injury including note on severity and likelihood of occurrence Mitigation What control measure? Who is responsible? In area to be used (outdoor): Uneven surfaces/steep slopes/slippery ground/tree roots/ruined fences/ muddy rides Brambles / ditches/ marshes / tThe wood is very wet & many depressions & pits are full of – extra care should be taken Traffic on the course (little used roads but any traffic is fast) – senior courses only Electric fences around pheasant pens & in fields with cattle Medium Risk Trips or falls. If these occur, minor cuts and bruises most likely. Sprains or even broken limbs possible but less likely. Slips on wet leaves on slopes or mud on rides Courses have been planned for the ages & skills of the competitors Participants may deal with minor cuts and bruises themselves but first aid advice available if required. More serious injury may require assistance from other competitors to help the injured person back to the finish or to fetch first aid assistance. There will be first aid and medical assistance (including ambulance) at finish. A Radio will be at the finish to call for extra assistance if necessary. Each Start will have a small First aid kit in the hands of a First Aider to deal with problem whilst awaiting First Aid team; Warning in Final details about physicality of terrain plus dangers from excessive rainfall - including pits Planner to that depression & pits are safe in wet conditions Caution runners along all small roads crossed by competitors; No green or M/W 14 and below courses cross any roads Runners alerted to road danger in details; Note of each road crossing in Control descriptions; crossings will not be manned Check with Estate & Farmer as to the state of electric fences prior to event Organiser/ Planner Participants Unsuitable clothing People with medical conditions Disorientation/exhaustion Medium Risk Cuts/stings; Cold - leading to hypothermia; Full body cover is required Blue Start team alert to possible novices & offer assistance prior to running;