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Tree Climbing Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for tree climbing in forest schools settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for tree climbing in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Improves gross motor coordination, balance, and strength through climbing activity.
Teaches risk assessment and decision-making at height in a supervised setting.
Promotes resilience through repeated practice and overcoming fear.
Builds confidence and courage as children reach and achieve new challenges.
Enhances body awareness and movement planning during complex climbs.
Typical hazards & measures
Misjudged branch gaps
— Children taught to visually judge distances and use arms/legs to test reach. Jumping between branches discouraged. Adult support offered when needed.
Overreaching
— Climbing routes discussed beforehand, with children encouraged to stay within reach zones. Leaders model safe decision-making and coach children to return rather than stretch.
Wet or mossy bark
— Climbing paused in wet or stormy conditions. Moss or algae identified during pre-checks. Children instructed to test handholds and climb slowly to maintain grip.
Limited exit routes
— Children only climb to a point they can independently return from. Staff guide safe descent routes and ensure clear verbal contact. Climb support drills practised beforehand.
Elevated branches
— Children only climb trees assessed by staff as structurally sound. Max climbing height agreed beforehand. One climber per tree. Area below kept clear to avoid distraction or crowding.
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