Orienteering Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Participants with additional needs — Conduct individual assessments for participants with additional needs, including medical or mobility challenges. Adapt activities to accommodate these needs, provide additional support staff if necessary, and ensure all participants have access to necessary resources like medication or mobility aids.
• Slips on wet ground — Ensure participants wear appropriate footwear with good grip. Regularly assess the terrain for wet or muddy areas and communicate to participants to proceed with caution. Use walking poles if necessary.
• Group separation — Implement buddy systems or small group travel guidelines. Assign meeting points at regular intervals and ensure participants have communication devices like whistles.
• Inadequate clothing — Provide clear guidance on appropriate clothing and footwear before the event. Check participants' attire at the start of the event, and carry spare items such as waterproofs, gloves, or hats. Advise layering for changing weather conditions and monitor participants' comfort throughout.
• Mudslides on steep terrain — Avoid planning routes in areas prone to mudslides, especially after heavy rain. Check conditions prior to the event and reroute or postpone if necessary.