Risk Assessment Form

Spalding and District U3A



Nature of Event :Fire



Date Completed:25/01/2025 Gill Allen Group Co-Ordinator



Activity: Any activity where there is any electrical or other fire risk



Description of the hazard: Burning, which could lead to serious injury or death

Groups exposed to risk: Any group in a location where a fire could start. No such incident has occurred to date.

Likelihood of risk happening: (1-3) 1

Severity if the risk occurs: (1-3) 3 



Overall score: 3 moderate



What controls are in place: There are fire alarms in public buildings members use. Fire exits are signed and pointed out to members. In private members homes the group using the venue will be made aware of the exit. Newer house will have smoke alarms fitted but it is up to the occupier to test these. Older houses may not have smoke alarms.



Is any action required to further minimise risk: If a member believed there was a risk, they could raise the issue. To date there hasn't been a problem. The occupier of the house might have home insurance. The public venues will have their own risk assessments and insurance. The U3A has insurance cover.

Has the action been reviewed and completed: Residual risk slight.

Risk Matrix:

                        Likelihood

                       Low- 1          Medium -2         High -3



Severity High -3       3- Moderate     6- Substantial    9 - Intolerable

         Medium - 2    2 - Acceptable  4- Moderate       6 - Substantial

         Low - 1       1 - Trivial     2- Acceptable     3 - Moderate