Technical Advisor
2.6 Access to Technical Advice
Employers must have access to technical advice on visit and activity safety matters. The adviser needs to have diverse experience of the range of outdoor activity and visit provision. They should be of sufficient authority to ensure that they can develop and take forward strategy, advice and guidance across all sectors and services.
2.7 Approval for Visits
Whilst the employer has health and safety responsibilities it would be normal practice to delegate approval of routine and simple day visits to the Head of Establishment.
2.8 Planning for Emergencies
Employers must prepare and communicate emergency procedures for all off-site visits. Emergency procedures are an essential part of planning a visit.
3.1 Introduction
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 employers are responsible for the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees.
3.2 Employer’s Responsibilities
Details of the main roles for employers.
3.4 Visit Leader’s Responsibilities
Visit Leaders will consult with and seek advice and guidance from their local authority and Head of Establishment with regard to up-to-date agreements about practice and procedure in off-site visits.
4.1 Introduction
Whatever type of visit is being undertaken, time given for preparation will ensure good planning, maximise the potential benefits of the experience and help minimise the risk from any incidents.
4.11 Gender of Accompanying Staff
With a mixed gender group it is preferable to have a gender mix of leaders. However there are many circumstances where this is not possible or essential.
4.12 Vetting Accompanying Adults
Parents and other volunteers are often an essential part of supervision ratios. When they assist on visits they are called “accompanying adults”.
4.13 Using an External Provider
The term ‘external provider’ can include museums, local farms, activity providers, residential centres, tour operators, expedition providers etc.
