Safe from Harm Adviser

Risk Management

“Fun, adventure and the outstanding opportunities on offer are the main reasons girls join Girlguiding UK. These essential aspects are an integral part of our Association – they provide positive excitement and challenge in an environment that is as safe as we can make it, with leaders who care.”

Girlguiding UK wants its members to:

• Have fun
• Enjoy adventurous activities
• Learn new skills and games

Useful resources

The Guiding Manual
Being Prepared
What you need to know about safety
1st Response
Safe From Harm

Reduce Risks – check your venue for:

• Clear access
• Adequate space for activities
• Security
• Fire/emergency procedures
• Sufficient heating
• Possible damage to facilities
• Adequate/appropriate equipment or facilities
• Hazards (objects, uneven surfaces, etc.)
• Other venue users

Don’t forget to check outside factors too, such as:

• Traffic/parking
• Weather
• Animals
• Water boundaries

Rules and Guidelines

• Check The Guiding Manual for ruling on activities
• Ask Division or County Advisers for advice on activities such as hill walking, water activities, climbing and abseiling
• Inform your District Commissioner where you are taking your girls out from the meeting place
• Check and adhere to ratios of adults to girls as stated in The Guiding Manual

During large events:

• Check the maximum number your unit meeting place (or venue you are using) is permitted to hold
• Check the adult to girl ratio is adhered to
• Check the suitability of any equipment
• Check emergency evacuation procedures

In the event of an accident resulting in injury:

Report the details to the appropriate Commissioner and to Girlguiding UK insurance service. A Notification of Accident form must be completed for any incident where girls or adults were at risk and any accident which resulted in a member seeking medical help (doctor or hospital).

For further information please contact admin@girlguidingbsg.org.uk