In area to be used :
Uneven ground, uneven
surfaces, Slopes/ steps, Tree roots/branches, Vegetation (prickly, stinging),
Wire / ruined fences, Water (streams and ponds), Mud.
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Trip hazards, falls -
Severity med, likelihood med
Cuts and abrasions -
Severity med, likelihood med
Infections from mud or
water -? Severity med likelihood low
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To warn the hashers of
all possible hazards
Have first aid kit
available
Wash hands before eating
or drinking.
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Participants
Existing injuries
Disorientation
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Aggravated injuries and
further injury
Severity med, likelihood
low
Getting lost -
Severity low likelihood low
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Advise hashers where
appropriate short cuts can be taken to avoid hazards which might aggravate.
Hashers to keep an eye
on each other.
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Other people/activities
in area
Leisure users - Horse
Riders, dog walkers.
Stock in fields.
Occasional traffic
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Threats from horse
riders, dog walkers- Severity low, likelihood low
Threats from stock-
Severity high likelihood low
Collision with car -
Severity high, likelihood low
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If hazard appears take
extra care around horse rider or dog in order to avoid animals panicking.
Warn hashers of any
stock in fields and to avoid causing them any panic.
To take care on roads,
and hashers to warn other hashers of approaching traffic
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Weather
Excessive rain, hail etc
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Severity low, likelihood
med
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Have change of clothes
at end of run.
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