Running with Buggies – Generic Risk Assessment
| Hazard description | Person(s) at risk | Control Measures | Notes |
| Fall from buggy | Child | Only buggies designed for running to be used (3 wheeled buggies only). Child to be secured with 5 point harness | Buggy to be used by child’s parent or guardian only |
| Uneven terrain | Child, parent/guardian | Buggies only to be used on redways, pavements and other suitable paths. Recce route prior to running with buggy | It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with the route before the run, and to determine the suitability for running with a buggy. |
| Collision between buggy/others | Child, parent/guardian, other runners, members of the public | Make group aware that you intend to run with a buggy. Be alert to others running with you, other people using the route. Call out to warn other runners/pedestrians as you are approaching/passing Only run with buggies on paths of suitable width | Suitable width paths are those wide enough for a running buggy to pass a pedestrian without either leaving the path. |
| Crossing roads | Child, parent/guardian, members of the public | Approach all road crossings with caution – be prepared to stop. Check carefully for traffic before proceeding. Ensure buggy does not leave the pavement until it is safe to cross | Be aware that it may be more difficult to stop suddenly while pushing a buggy at speed |
| Injury/medical emergency while running | Parent/guardian | Parent/guardian to advise club of ICE contact who will take care of the child if the running parent/guardian is injured/taken ill. Contact details to be carried by the parent/guardian | Normal club emergency procedures to be followed |
- It is the responsibility of the runner to ensure that they are fit and able to run with the buggy at a speed appropriate for the group.
- The above is not an exhaustive list. A dynamic risk assessment should be carried out by the runner during the run. Be aware of specific hazards on the route – for example, lakes/rivers, dogs, cyclists.
- Take into account weather conditions and seasonal variations – snow/ice, high winds, leaves/debris on paths
Any issues or queries please address them to Chair@mklr.club