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ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Name of Outdoor Leader:
Date written: Reviewed: Next review:
OUTDOOR LEARNING ACTIVITY SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT: ROPE SWING
Risk Benefit Analysis of Outdoor Learning The aims of Outdoor Learning include teaching children about potential risks in our daily lives and how we can manage them. Therefore, Outdoor Learning does contain an element of risk, however the level of risks the children are exposed to are controlled and at a manageable level so that benefits achieved from participating in Outdoor Learning outweigh the levels of risk. Potential hazards & control measures are detailed in the table that follows. Specific benefits from the Rope Swing: Emotional intelligence; self-esteem; confidence; resilience; teamwork; experiential learning; child-differentiated learning; holistic development; knowledge about sustainability; empathy; sense of self-worth; communication skills; practical extensions of classroom objectives; curriculum enrichment; child-specific learning; improved behaviour; de-stress; increased motivation to learn; learning above and beyond the national curriculum; imagination; creativity; physical development; core strength; emotional literacy; physical literacy; independence; self-awareness and management of risk.
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
People at risk
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Who is responsible?
Weather
Various
All
2
5
10
Seek weather forecast to determine potential dangers arising from poor weather and welfare conditions.
Outdoor leader All adults
Woodland site hazards
Various
All
2
5
10
See generic risk assessment form for site hazards.
Outdoor leader All adults
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Slipping off Minor- minor All rope swing & injury falling to ground
2
4
8
Check swing & rope for Outdoor slipperiness. leader Appropriate footwear/ clothing All adults worn. Swinging and holding technique explained. Use limited to appropriate age. Height of swing limited to appropriate height.
Swinging into someone else
1
3
3
Child must ask before going on Outdoor swing. leader Swing tied back when not in use All adults & sign put over- DO NOT USE. Adult must be in supervision at all times. ‘Safe-zone’ identified for all spectators/ helpers which is clearly marked to keep them away from the swing’s range.
Minor-major
People at risk
All
Who is responsible?
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
People at risk
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Falling onto sharp/ hard object
Various
Children
2
4
8
Check underlying ground before Outdoor each use. leader Rake ground on a weekly basis if rope swing to be used.
Rope, swing or Branch breaking whilst swinging
Serious
All
1
5
5
‘Rope swing tree’ identified & rope and branches checked before each session for fragility & signs of weakness. Any signs of rope or branch weakness- rope swing not to be used & to be dismantled. Appropriate strength rope and swing to be used. Appropriate knot & fixings used.
Who is responsible?
Outdoor leader
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
People at risk
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Entrapment in the rope
Serious
All- mainly children
2
5
10
Rope swing tied back when not Outdoor in use & sign put over- DO NOT leader USE. Children have to ask and therefore should be supervised at all times. Explain to the children to keep fingers, feet and head away from the rope. Check rope for twists or tangles & untangle as necessary. Do not use if deemed unsafe.
Who is responsible?
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Name of Outdoor Leader:
Date written: Reviewed: Next review:
OUTDOOR LEARNING ACTIVITY SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT: ROPE SWING
Risk Benefit Analysis of Outdoor Learning The aims of Outdoor Learning include teaching children about potential risks in our daily lives and how we can manage them. Therefore, Outdoor Learning does contain an element of risk, however the level of risks the children are exposed to are controlled and at a manageable level so that benefits achieved from participating in Outdoor Learning outweigh the levels of risk. Potential hazards & control measures are detailed in the table that follows. Specific benefits from the Rope Swing: Emotional intelligence; self-esteem; confidence; resilience; teamwork; experiential learning; child-differentiated learning; holistic development; knowledge about sustainability; empathy; sense of self-worth; communication skills; practical extensions of classroom objectives; curriculum enrichment; child-specific learning; improved behaviour; de-stress; increased motivation to learn; learning above and beyond the national curriculum; imagination; creativity; physical development; core strength; emotional literacy; physical literacy; independence; self-awareness and management of risk.
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
People at risk
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Who is responsible?
Weather
Various
All
2
5
10
Seek weather forecast to determine potential dangers arising from poor weather and welfare conditions.
Outdoor leader All adults
Woodland site hazards
Various
All
2
5
10
See generic risk assessment form for site hazards.
Outdoor leader All adults
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Slipping off Minor- minor All rope swing & injury falling to ground
2
4
8
Check swing & rope for Outdoor slipperiness. leader Appropriate footwear/ clothing All adults worn. Swinging and holding technique explained. Use limited to appropriate age. Height of swing limited to appropriate height.
Swinging into someone else
1
3
3
Child must ask before going on Outdoor swing. leader Swing tied back when not in use All adults & sign put over- DO NOT USE. Adult must be in supervision at all times. ‘Safe-zone’ identified for all spectators/ helpers which is clearly marked to keep them away from the swing’s range.
Minor-major
People at risk
All
Who is responsible?
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
People at risk
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Falling onto sharp/ hard object
Various
Children
2
4
8
Check underlying ground before Outdoor each use. leader Rake ground on a weekly basis if rope swing to be used.
Rope, swing or Branch breaking whilst swinging
Serious
All
1
5
5
‘Rope swing tree’ identified & rope and branches checked before each session for fragility & signs of weakness. Any signs of rope or branch weakness- rope swing not to be used & to be dismantled. Appropriate strength rope and swing to be used. Appropriate knot & fixings used.
Who is responsible?
Outdoor leader
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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Rope Swing ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
© Hazard
Harm
People at risk
Probability
Severity
rating
Measures. (new or existing)
Entrapment in the rope
Serious
All- mainly children
2
5
10
Rope swing tied back when not Outdoor in use & sign put over- DO NOT leader USE. Children have to ask and therefore should be supervised at all times. Explain to the children to keep fingers, feet and head away from the rope. Check rope for twists or tangles & untangle as necessary. Do not use if deemed unsafe.
Who is responsible?
Please note: This Risk Assessment is a guidance document and should be adapted to suit your own Outdoor Learning environment.
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