Group Runs in Public Areas – Generic Risk Assessment
| Hazard description | Person(s) at risk | Control Measures | Notes |
| Traffic/Road junctions | Runners, leaders/coaches, third parties | Brief runners on specific hazards. Run on pavements/footpaths/redways wherever possible. Use designated crossing points where possible. Leaders/front runners to alert group when approaching roads/crossings. Wear hi vis clothing/lights. | |
| Third parties | Runners, leaders/coaches, third parties | Remind runners to be aware of third parties during briefing. Communication within group while running. Alert third parties to the group’s approach as appropriate. Run in single file where necessary. | Third parties include other runners, pedestrians, cyclists, dog walkers, horses and riders |
| Poor/uneven road surface | Runners, leaders/coaches | Leaders/coaches to familiarise themselves with route and identify hazards. Brief Runners on specific issues. Encourage communication within the group to identify hazards and alert others. | |
| Medical emergency | Runners, leaders/coaches | Emergency procedures in place, and leaders/coaches briefed on these. Leaders/coaches to carry mobile phone and first aid kit. | Follow MKLR procedures |
| Weather conditions | Runners, leaders/coaches | Guidelines regarding cancellation of runs due to weather conditions in place. Weather forecast checked prior to runs. Advise Runners regarding appropriate clothing and equipment – warm clothing, waterproof clothing, water, sunscreen as required. | Follow MKLR guidelines |
| Navigational error | Runners, leaders/coaches | Leader to familiarise themselves with route. When running off road on trails leaders/coaches should consider carrying maps, compass, GPS as appropriate. | |
| Group separation, loss of runner from group | Runners | Leader/coach to “head count” at start and end of run. Brief runners on route. Place leaders/coaches/assistants in appropriate positions within group. Ensure run backs are in operation and that the group understand the principles of runbacks. | |
| Running in the dark | Runners, leaders/coaches, third parties | Run in well-lit areas wherever possible. Wear hi-vis clothing and lights. Encourage members to use head torches or similar |
- A dynamic risk assessment should be carried out by the leader/coach during the run, and runners alerted to any hazards identified.
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