RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Activity: Laserzone/quest
Form completed by: Natasha McInninie
Location: Any
Nov
2014
NOTE: The following information is specific to the activity above and Mentors should be aware of the guidance given in the General Mentoring Risk
Assessment which should be used in conjunction with this form. Mentor to be aware of the rules, regulations and restrictions of any Laserzone/quest
facility prior to visit.
Hazard
Injury
Nature of Risk. Who might be
harmed?
All
Slip/Trip/Hazards
All
Young person
becoming
separated
Young person
How is the risk controlled?
Mentor to ensure young person understands all rules and
regulations associated with the game and listens to briefing
given by Games Marshall at start of the game. Befriender to
check suitable clothing is worn (ie no loose clothing and
suitable footwear worn). Mentor to be aware if the
game features strobe lighting. As indicated on general risk
assessment mentor to ensure that they carry ID card on
each outing and to remain with young person to respond
quickly to any injury
Mentor to ensure young person listens to Games Marshall at
start of game and is aware of all rules and regulations.
Mentor to ensure young person is aware that no running,
climbing or physical contact is allowed during the game.
Mentor to ensure young person listens to briefing by
Games Marshall at start of game and is aware of all rules and
regulations and where fire exits are prior to start of game.
Mentor to agree with young person a meeting point at the
What further action is necessary to
control the risk?
Repeat on each outing.
Outing not to be carried out if
known medical condition exists
that could be exacerbated by the
visit.
Repeat on each outing
Issue warnings and repeat.
Repeat on each outing.
Repeat on each outing.
end of the game.
Mentors to be aware of any fears or anxieties that a young
person could have, such as enclosed spaces or the dark.
Programme Manager to offer support and guidance to
Mentor as to appropriate responses. As indicated on general
risk assessment mentor to ensure that they carry ID card on
each outing.
Environmental
factors
General items;
busy car park/
/lack of
supervision/
strangers/
becoming
separated/ fire/
toilets
All
NOTES (Amendments)
How to control risks arising from these hazards are included
in the general risk assessment which should be used in
conjunction with this assessment.
Programme Manager to ascertain
medical information at start of
mentoring and communicate to
Mentors.
Mentor to carry out on-going
assessment during each outing
and respond accordingly.
Repeat on each outing.
Mentors to be briefed on risk
assessments during training and
reminders given during support and
supervision sessions.