RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CROSS COUNTRY RACES

Event …………………………………………………… Assessment carried out by ………………………………………………….

Venue ………………………………………………….. Signed ………………………………………………………………………..

Date of Event ………………………………………….. Date of Risk Assessment ……………………………………………………

STEP 1 – List the hazards identified STEP 2 – Recommendation for STEP 3 – Action taken

minimizing risk

COURSE e.g. tree roots, streams (flooding)	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. taping off area, rerouting course	ACTION TAKEN
STRUCTURES e.g damaged barriers, guide ropes to tents frayed	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. replace or remove	ACTION TAKEN
COMPETITORS e.g changing facilities, toilets, out of bounds areas.	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. signage and advice	ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNICATIONS e.g. lack of signal for mobile phones	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. use of two way radios	ACTION TAKEN
OFFICIALS adequate numbers, knowledge of course i.e. location of first aid	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. briefing, signage, course map	ACTION TAKEN
FIRST AID e.g. adequate numbers, access onto and off course	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. increase numbers, signage	ACTION TAKEN
CAR PARKING e.g. safe access, crossing course	RECOMMENDATIONS e.g. rerouting access, provide signage, fluorescent vests	ACTION TAKEN

Form created by P M Felton (07974 097313) from a copy of a UK:A Form