Technical Advisor
4.17 Security and Terrorism
With increasing terrorism-related incidents, both within the UK and overseas, it is important to consider how to minimise risk and to ensure that in the event of an incident all participants know what actions to…
5.1 Introduction
It is important to have procedures that encourage participation. Risk assessment should focus on real risks, rather than on those that are trivial or the result of over-protectiveness.
5.2 Preparing Risk Assessments
The employer has a legal responsibility to ensure risk assessments are in place for off-site visits and to have a system that ensures these are being implemented.
5.3 Dynamic Risk Assessment
Despite the best planning, the unexpected may happen during a visit. Visit Leaders have to be prepared to change and adapt as required. Experience and training will enable sound judgements to be made.
5.4 Using an External Provider
All external providers must have risk assessments in place. Depending on the nature of the visit and activities to be undertaken the Visit Leader needs to consider whether they need sight of these.
6.1 Introduction
The Visit Leader must give careful thought to planning transport. It is important to ensure that the travel plan is suitable for the age and nature of the participants.
6.2 Supervision on Transport
The Visit Leader is responsible for the party at all times including maintaining good discipline whilst travelling, and during any unsupervised periods.
6.4 Licences and Permits for Driving Minibuses
Visit Leaders should refer to their employer’s policy or consult the transport manager.
7.3 Using a Travel Company
If the off-site trip involves a travel company, the Visit Leader should establish the level of insurance provided by their own employer in order to determine whether additional insurance is required.
8.1 Introduction
The Scottish Government have recognised the need for young people to be regularly involved in outdoor activity and learning.
