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27 Mar 2018: Hazards may include: Road/track – road traffic accident (RTA) when self-driving, partner organisation vehicle or taxi/private car Air – accident involving an aircraft (plane, helicopter) Rail – accident involving a train Sea, Lake, River –

25 Jul 2018: It may be necessary to think about how the area that you will be visiting is governed and how the work that you are doing fits within local law. Authorities in charge should serve to protect you when you are away, however it is also worth checking

27 Jul 2018: Climatic extremes & extreme weather - extreme cold/heat, high humidity, heavy rains, tropical storms

27 Jul 2018: Contaminated land and contamination – from acids/alkalis, metals, solvents, gases, asbestos, microorganisms, toxic, flammable and/or explosive substances, radioactive substances. If your work will put you into direct contact with contaminated land,

28 Mar 2018: Crime is a worldwide problem and in most cases you should take sensible measures to try and avoid trouble in the same way that you would at home or at University. However it is also true that the prevalence and severity of crime may be higher in

1 Oct 2018: FUrTHEr GUIDAncE. 7. risk assessMent. 24 higher education sector Guidance on health and safety in Fieldwork and travel.

21 Dec 2018: You must inform them of the flight route at least 24 hours in advance and keep in regular contact with them before and during the flight.

28 Mar 2018: Pre-existing medical conditions & personal fitness - consider all long term conditions and how they may present different barriers in a new environment - including diabetes, epilepsy. Assess your general fitness in the context of the demands of your

7 Mar 2018: The information found here is intended to support students in completing the risk assessment component of studying or working away from the University. The guidance may also be used by staff travelling on University business. The University requires

25 Jul 2018: The information in this section can be used to help you complete the hazard table in your risk assessment.