Hull Geological Society
Generic Risk Assessment
Type of meeting :- Public
walk- countryside
geology and scenery
or- -
walk for
members and guests - countryside geology and scenery
This
Risk
Assessment should be read in conjunction with the Safety
Policy.
ALL PEOPLE TAKE PART AT THEIR OWN RISK - we do have
liability insurance
but NO accident insurance! Young people must be accompanied
by a responsible
adult. . Members and guests accept lifts at their own risk.
This is a public walk not a geological field trip. It
is assumed that
most people attending will not have PPE or geological
equipment. The Leader
should give a quick talk to the group about safety and
remind people NOT to
wander off or leave without informing the Leader
RISK
ASSESSMENT:
HAZARD |
RISK |
Safety
measures |
Falling rocks and landslips |
medium |
Leader should plan route to avoid being close
to disused quarry faces or scarps. Â Leader must
tell people not to stand under the exposure or
collect specimens from the exposure unless they are
wearing hard hats. Leader must tell people not to
hammer the exposure. |
Uneven and slippery surfaces |
Medium |
Leader should plan route to try to avoid
walking on soft ground. Leader must warn people at
the start of the event to take care when walking on
muddy paths. |
Risk of burns when using acid to test
specimens for carbonate content. |
low |
Use only dilute acid. Store the acid
securely, preferably in a double container (e.g. a
dropper bottle kept in a sealable plastic box or
bag). Wash off any excess acid after testing or if
water not available dry with a paper towel and
dispose of the towel with extra care. |
Risk of cuts from hammering |
low |
The Leader must tell people to wear eye
protection if they use a geological hammer and not
to hammer if anyone else is standing within a 3
metre radius. |