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students in their union: clubs and societies handbook 2002/38. club and society risk assessment formHazardsWho might be harmed?Is the risk adequately controlled?What further action is necessaryto control the risk?List all the hazards which you could reasonablyexpect to result in significant harm as a result ofyour activity, e.g.• Slipping / tripping hazards• Work at height• Vehicles• Electricity / Dust / Fumes• Manual Handling• Noise• Poor lighting• Low temperature• Poor weather conditionsThere is no need to list individuals by name –just think about groups of people who may beaffected, e.g.:• Staff• Students in your club/society• Students on/off campus•Members of the publicPay particular attention to:• People with disabilities• Visitors• Inexperienced people/novicesHave you already taken precautions against therisks from the hazards you listed?For example have you provided:Adequate information, instruction or training?Adequate systems or proceduresDo the precautions:• Meet the standards set by a legal requirement?• Comply with a recognised industry standard?• Represent good practice• Reduce the risk as far as reasonably possible?Reduce the risk as far as reasonably possible?What more could you reasonably do for thoserisks which you found were not adequately controlled?Apply the principles below when taking furtheraction.:• Remove the risk completely• Try a less risky option• Prevent access to the hazard• Organise activity to reduce exposure to thehazard• Provide welfare service (e.g. first aid)Title of activity/event:Location of activity/event:Name of club/societyAssessment undertaken (date):Contact name:Assessment review date:79