SPECIFIC ASPECT OF ACTIVITY/EVENT/VISIT: Action by: What are the Who What is the What are the existing measures to Is any further action or information hazards? might be risk level?* manage the risk effectively? required? Who When Completed harmed? Transport and Suitable travel arrangements and Travel correctly licensed and insure To and from the drivers fieldwork area Carry out due diligence and use a Transportation reputable company rather than self around the area vehicles. during the trip Embarkation/ Safety check on vehicles as far as is Disembarkation reasonably possible From vehicles at the roadside Abide by the FCO advice on the Personal Safety country, ensuring updates are Consider the risk monitored before and during travel. of violence, Provide information and awareness kidnap, and crime. briefings as appropriate. If overseas consider possible political instability. Carry out due diligence on the Accommodation accommodation both pre departure Consider Fire, and on arrival. Security, Local Use reputable company when surroundings booking. Ensure all party members familiarise themselves with the evacuation procedure and escape routes. Carry out due diligence as far as is Catering reasonably practicable on all catering facilities used. Ensure all participants know about the risks of food borne diseases. Be prepared for treating stomach upsets. Ensure allergies are disclosed.
SPECIFIC ASPECT OF ACTIVITY/EVENT/VISIT: What are the hazards? Who might be harmed? What is the risk level?* What are the existing measures to manage the risk effectively? Is any further action or information required? Action by: Who When Completed Transport and Travel To and from the fieldwork area Transportation around the area during the trip Embarkation/ Disembarkation From vehicles at the roadside Suitable travel arrangements and correctly licensed and insure drivers Carry out due diligence and use a reputable company rather than self vehicles. Safety check on vehicles as far as is reasonably possible Personal Safety Consider the risk of violence, kidnap, and crime. If overseas consider possible political instability. Abide by the FCO advice on the country, ensuring updates are monitored before and during travel. Provide information and awareness briefings as appropriate. Accommodation Consider Fire, Security, Local surroundings Carry out due diligence on the accommodation both pre departure and on arrival. Use reputable company when booking. Ensure all party members familiarise themselves with the evacuation procedure and escape routes. Catering Carry out due diligence as far as is reasonably practicable on all catering facilities used. Ensure all participants know about the risks of food borne diseases. Be prepared for treating stomach upsets. Ensure allergies are disclosed.
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