Risk Assessment
Last updated June 2023
| Significant hazardous events | Typical outcome if not controlled | Safety measures | Who might be harmed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreading Covid 19 | Spread of Covid 19 | Ensure proper social distancing /No hand shaking or other forms of physical contact/ Recommend face masks be worn by guests. Guide not able to wear Mask /Family groups to stand together | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Busy roads. Crossing roads | Road Traffic Accident | Use pedestrian crossings where possible, choose safe place to cross. | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Narrow pavements | Road Traffic Accident by walking in road | Before tours, the Tour Guide will walk the route and make appropriate decisions regarding the safe positioning of Tour Attendees | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Pinch Points eg gates | Crush | Take the most “spacious” route with minimal use of pinch points. Group to be aware of other pedestrians – Address groups where other pedestrians can pass safely | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Bicycles / scooters | Road Traffic Accident | Bikes don’t always use bells look out for bikes/ e-scooters | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Uneven pavements / cobbles/steps | Tripping risk | Ask clients to walk responsibly | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Separation of group member from group | Getting lost / Missed transport & transfers | Guide to be recognisable by badges / lanyard. Regular head counts & check party following. Ensure clients let guide know if they are leaving early | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Bad weather (including extreme temperatures) -Heat | Sunstroke/ sunburn/ Dehydration [Modify/ shorten session as necessary] | Check the weather forecast. Advise walkers to bring suitable Clothing – Keep to shade where possible, check for signs of heat exhaustion | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Bad weather (including extreme temperatures) -Cold & rain | Hypothermia [Modify/ shorten session as necessary] | Check the weather forecast. Advise walkers to bring suitable Clothing. Keep group moving / if possible keep group under cover | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Sun in eyes | Uncomfortable blindness | Careful positioning on group | Guests, guide and members of public |
| General public | Physical/ verbal abuse | Guide to be recognisable by badges / lanyard. Guide to politely de-escalate any potentially confrontational situation if safe to do so. Be prepared to remove group to alternative area if Necessary. | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Contact with Dogs | Minor/ major injury/ death | Verbal reminders of risk of approaching any dogs | Guests, guide and members of public |
| Terrorist attack | Injury / death | Follow Met. Police advice. Tell group to run, hide where possible, then phone for help. | Guests, guide and members of public |
| School groups as clients – Distance from School & children requiring prescribed medication | Need for emergency Contact & illness | A mobile phone must be carried by staff leading the group. Group leader must have list of all pupils on the trip with their emergency contacts. Ratio of adults to children must corelate to current LEA guidelines. Medication e.g.inhalers, epipens, with child if usually responsible or designated member of staff. Ensure group behaviour and supervision is appropriate. | Guests, guide and members of public |