Risk, T&C's
Hi Folks
This is the boring, but necessary and important legal bit. I can keep the terms and conditions to a minimum, here goes
- No refunds can be guaranteed within 30 days of the course commencement. I will issue one if we can find a replacement.
- I’m afraid dogs cannot accompany you.
- I expect you to be dressed appropriately for the event. i.e. ready for the hill.
- I expect you to be aware of the risks associated with hillwalking and scrambling.
- You need to let me know if you do not want your picture taken.
Hope that’s Ok
Rather than me asking you all for next of kin, blood group etc just fill those details in in the Safety and Emergency bit of your phone. You should find it in settings. If there is something I really need to know about you that may affect that day, then let me know on the checkout form too.
Now, risk assessment. Again, I’m pretty sure most of you know what you are in for on a days hillwalking, but (even if it’s just for role modelling) here goes with the workshop risk assessment
Mike Raine. Workshop Risk assessment
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Risk assessment is an ongoing dynamic process. The leader is qualified and experienced at leading groups in outdoor environments. Factors such as who is in the group, the terrain and the weather will all conspire to create potential risk. This will be managed through the day and a flexible, responsive, approach will be required |
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Risk |
Likelihood |
Worst case scenario |
Mitigation |
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Trips and slips |
Medium |
Typically nothing, but an awareness of location (cliffs!) is required |
The group will be refocussed on footwork in areas of greater risk |
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Weather - hot |
Medium |
Sunburn, heatstroke |
Group encouraged to cover up and rehydrate |
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Weather – cold |
Medium |
Somone can’t complete the day |
Adjust the route. Carry spare hats and gloves |
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Agricultural hazards such as farm animals |
Medium |
Cattle and peoples fear of them |
Avoid fields with cattle in. Check breeds though as any on a footpath should be calm |
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Weak person in the group |
Medium |
Can’t complete chosen route |
Adjust route accordingly |
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Ticks |
Medium |
Lyme disease |
Cover up, check for ticks and remove with tick removal tool |
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Roads |
High |
Fast traffic on blind bends, death |
Be ultra cautious of group mentality near roads, listen and manage the group extra carefully |
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Communication in the event of an emergency |
High |
Lack of phone signal |
Leader carries a personal locator beacon |
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The leader is equipped with experience, a group shelter, insulation mat, blizzard product, first aid kit, sunscreen, spare hats and gloves |
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This risk assessment is regularly reviewed and updated in the light of experience. This update was September 2025
Mike Raine
