HW Risk Assessment form for Travel Overseas - Heriot-Watt University

EXAMPLE 2. Example (A Risk Assessment for a trip to a higher risk destination,such as Java, Indonesia)RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OVERSEASTRAVELREFERENCE NUMBER:TITLE: Attendance at an international seminarLOCATION OF TRIP: City X, Central JavaDATES OF TRAVEL: September 20-27, 2004NAMES OF THE TRAVELLER: A.N. OtherNATURE OF THE HAZARDS:Health: Malaria and dengue have been reported in the general area to be visited. Foodborne infections occur commonly.Climate: The area is very hot and sunny.Accommodation: Accommodation will be in a 4-star hotel (organized by the host, whohas attested to its cleanliness and safety)Food/Drink Hygiene: There are likely to be problems with the quality of drinking waterand food hygiene, which could lead to intestinal diseases, including diarrhoea.Transportation: Transportation to and from the country will be by scheduled airline.Internal travel will be by private car and licensed taxi (organized by the host).Crime/Security: Violent crime including terrorist type activities have been reported insome major cities. However, problems decline substantially in areas away from touristactivities.Driving: n/aWorking overseas: Some field work will be carried out to obtain samples from the localmangrove swamps. The hazards could include insect bites and animal, stings bypoisonous plants, and drowning.LEVEL OF RISK: Low/Medium/High - HighPROCEDURES TO MINIMISE RISKS:Health:9