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Field Trip Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for field trip in school & education 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 field trip in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Enhances memory and engagement with experiential learning.
Promotes collaboration and shared responsibility during travel.
Builds confidence and independence in community settings.
Encourages active citizenship and local awareness.
Strengthens enquiry skills through observation and interviewing.
Typical hazards & measures
Plant hazards (nettles, berries)
— Brief students on not eating wild plants; identify hazards; staff check areas in advance; encourage gloves when collecting samples.
Weather exposure (heat, cold, rain)
— Check forecasts; pack waterproofs, hats, and sun protection; schedule shelter breaks; encourage hydration; move indoors in extreme conditions.
Crossing car parks or drop-off zones
— Designate safe crossing points; staff manage traffic flow; use marked waiting zones; board coaches away from busy roads.
Interaction with public crowds
— Choose off-peak times; maintain close supervision; use identification tags; brief students on behaviour in busy spaces.
Food hygiene during picnics or packed lunches
— Keep food chilled; wash hands before eating; bring wipes; store allergen information and avoid sharing lunches.
How to use this template
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Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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