The Group makes every effort possible to ensure we are safe in evrything we do.  That is not just the conservation tasks but also when out and about discovering and exploring the countryside.  We have, through the kind generosity of our sponsors, sent staff and young volunteers on external courses ranging from Risk Assessors, Health and Safety, First Aid, OffSite and Hazadous Activities managers course, chainsaw awareness and LANTRA certification, Trail Cycle and Mountain Bike Leaders, food hygine etc. The list is endless and we continue to ensure everyone is kept up to date.

Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is nothing more than a careful examination of what could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. The important things to decide are whether a hazard is significant, and whether you have it covered by satisfactory precautions so that the risk is minimised.

Hazard - means anything that can cause harm

Risk – is the chance, high or low, that someone will be harmed by the hazard

There are five steps to a risk assessment:

Step One - Look for the hazards

Step Two - Decide who might be harmed and how

Step Three - Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether more should be done

Step Four - Record your findings

Step Five - Review your assessment and revise if necessary

The Group reviews its own risk assessments each year, and prior to each task and activity. All staff will continually assess the ongoing risk throughout a project.