Field Games & Wide Games Risk Assessment Template
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for field games & wide games in scouting & guiding settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Promotes teamwork and communication through large-scale group activities.
- Enhances group bonding and morale through shared play.
- Encourages problem-solving and strategy development in games.
- Improves physical fitness, agility, and coordination in a fun setting.
- Provides opportunities for leadership and role allocation.
Typical hazards & measures
- First aid readiness — Carry a leader first aid kit visible and nearby. Train leaders in treating common field injuries (sprains, abrasions). Set up clear emergency protocols and designate communication leads to summon help instantly.
- Equipment failure or unsuitability — Check all gear—flags, sticks, cones—before play. Use sturdy items suited to terrain. Replace broken or hazardous items immediately. Keep spares on hand and train staff to manage faulty gear mid-game without stopping flow.
- Participant separation or getting lost — Require moving in groups of three or buddy pairs. Brief all on regroup points and whistle signals. Use radios or phone check-ins for large areas. Reassemble at intervals and re-brief on boundaries and safe return procedures.
- Playing in public areas and interaction with bystanders — Brief participants on respect for the public and property. Mark game zones with signage or cones. Station leaders at access points to warn approaching pedestrians, cyclists, or dogs. Pause play if crowds enter.
- Weather and environmental exposure — Check forecasts; if sun, use shade or adjust timings. Provide hydration, sunhats, and breaks. In low light or night games, issue torches/headlamps, reflectors, and light pathways. Cancel or adapt if conditions compromise visibility or safety.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Field Games & Wide Games to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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FAQ
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