Risk Assessment Transport, Accommodation and Excursions Beijing, China The Dragon Trip

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1 Assessment Transport, Accommodation and Excursions Beijing, China The Dragon Trip

2 Ranking R = Representative T = teacher C = Young People TDT = The Dragon Trip Pte. Ltd. 1 = Low 3 = Medium 5 = High The following quantitative method has been designed as a measure of the total risk evident: RISK = SEVERITY OF HAZARD X LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE 2 : Accommodation R = Representative T = teacher C = Young People 1 = Low 3 = Medium 5 = High Injury / Death as a result of fire At Existing Controls All emergency exits are clearly marked and nearest available exits are also shown on the reverse of the hotel bedroom doors. Smoking is strictly forbidden in all bedrooms. Likelihood of Severity of Overall Additional Suggestions We strongly recommend that all party members familiarize themselves with

3 All accommodation complies with local and national safety guidelines. Security guards patrol the hotel 24 hours a day. The Bedrooms are all on the ground floor, maximizing the chance to evacuate the building in the case of fire. Slipping Hazards Party Leaders should ensure that all party members bring suitable footwear for all types of outdoor activities. Within the hotel, they use beware notices to make guests aware of hazards. The hotel provides 24 hour/day staff who clean up and slipping hazards immediately emergency procedures and the nearest emergency exits to their room. We offer Inspection Visits to party leaders to do an independent audit of the specific accommodation proposed for use.

4 Intrusion Security guards monitor all entrances/exits 24 hours/day All entrances/exits are locked at night. All bedrooms are lockable from the inside, and the group leader will be given an access key to these bedrooms. 3: Transport R = Representative T = teacher C = children TB = Travelbound 1 = Low 3 = Medium 5 = High At Existing Controls Dehydration All guests advised to bring and drink water to avoid this prior and during the trip. All TDT Guides carry spare Likelihood Severity of Overall of Additional Suggestions

5 bottles of water and rehydration medication. Stops at Services Register all students leaving and returning to the bus. Allow a few at a time instead of a huge group unless supervised by adequate staff numbers. Standing whilst on the coach Do not walk around the bus unless totally necessary Do a tick list when feel everyone is on the coach as a head count can be less trustworthy Being hit by falling objects stored in over head lockers Return to seat as soon as possible and do not obstruct the aisles in case of an emergency. Customers should be advised to put heavy items under the seat in front of them to avoid falling out of the overhead compartments Party leaders to retrieve items from overhead lockers in case of falling objects. 4: Excursions R = Representative T = teacher C = Young People 1 = Low 3 = Medium 5 = High

6 At Existing Controls Traffic Students to walk no more than two abreast and away from the curb Staff to divide themselves and walk at back, front and middle of the group Cross if possible only at designated places (zebra crossings/pelican crossing & underpasses) A staff member should cross the road first and the staff in the middle should see the pupils across. A member of staff at the back should be the last to cross Likelihood of Severity of Overall Additional Suggestions Please walk on pavement in orderly fashion. Attain strictly to guide suggestions and directives Avoid running Remind students that driving is on the right hand side and make sure students look both ways before crossing Slippery surfaces/uneven Wear appropriate shoes Please walk in orderly fashion,

7 pavement avoid running and jumping. Getting lost/missing pupils Students must never go off on their own and must know where staff are and details of excursions/visit Students must carry ID card Restrict where possible unsupervised time Keep register of students and use a typed name list to check rather than head count Theft of personal belongings/missing luggage All young persons will be provided with a card with details of the hotel, TDT guides and group leaders phone number. This can be presented to any taxi driver who can take the young person back to the hostel. Crime rates are very low in Beijing. Although violent crime is almost non-existent, pick The hotel has lockable individual lockers

8 pockets do operate. Split amount of money up and use an inside pocket or money belt Never leave belongings unattended Wallets should not be carried in back pocket In the event of theft and/or accidents, please make sure that you report these to the local police or emergency services for every guest and you can leave valuables in a sealed envelope at the hotel reception. Advise on the dangers of scammers trying to invite the young people to art galleries and tea houses, and charge extortionate prices. Others Their report will be needed by you in the event of insurance claims. Sun cream and sun hats to be taken during open air excursion Bring enough water for each Check weather forecast for the days of your travel

9 student to avoid dehydration Bring mosquito repellant Bring appropriate clothing according to predicted weather conditions!