Hazard 12: Dangerous Terrain

The Legislation

The Adventure Licensing Regulations 1996

The First Aid at Work Regulations 1981

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

The Risks

  • access

  • poor communications

  • extreme weather

  • inadequate protective equipment

  • inadequate first aid equipment

  • injury and exposure

  • inexperience

  • lack of supervision

  • manual handling

  • solo working

Those most at Risk

Inexperienced ...

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