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Scout Hut & Indoor Activities Risk Assessment Template

Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for scout hut & indoor activities in scouting & guiding 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 scout hut & indoor activities in scouting & guiding settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.

Potential benefits

  • Provides a safe indoor environment for learning and creative projects.
  • Offers structured learning regardless of weather conditions.
  • Develops practical skills in crafts, cooking, and group activities.
  • Encourages teamwork through shared use of indoor spaces.
  • Strengthens social skills through regular indoor interactions.

Typical hazards & measures

  • Lone working during lock-up or cleaningUse a check-in/out system, ensure staff carry phones, and prohibit high-risk tasks alone. Secure doors before cleaning and check escape routes. Train volunteers in lone-working policies.
  • Slips, trips, and wet-weather entryInstall non-slip mats at entrances. Patrol floors during rain for water hazards and dry spills promptly. Tape down trailing cables, enforce tidy storage, and regularly sweep activity areas.
  • Surrounding site hazardsPatrol outside paths for litter, broken glass, or low lighting. Add reflective tape or bollards for night sessions. Assign adults outside during arrival/departure to supervise traffic and paths.
  • Crowd security and CT awarenessComplete a basic threat assessment; train staff in spotting suspicious items or behaviour. Prepare lockdown and evacuation plans. Share ProtectUK guidance with volunteers.
  • Hygiene and illness preventionProvide sanitiser at entry points, handwashing breaks, and cleaning schedules for high-touch surfaces. Keep toilets stocked and bins emptied regularly. Ventilate before and after activities.

How to use this template

  1. Click Create Risk Assessment: Scout Hut & Indoor Activities to begin immediately.
  2. Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
  3. Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.

FAQ

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Can I download a PDF?

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Can I edit a saved assessment?

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