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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

15 Sep 2023: STEP 1 – Login University staff and students should use the blue button ‘Login with Azure AD’.

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,

31 Jul 2018: Travel risk experts place high importance on how individual factors may impact on travel plans. Personal characteristics, levels of experience and other people are all elements that could have a positive or negative influence your work/study away.

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

27 Jul 2018: From the Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice: Every year British nationals risk getting caught out by local laws and customs when travelling overseas. From driving a dirty car in Russia, to wearing camouflage clothing in Barbados,

29 Mar 2018: The below table offers examples of risk assessments for work away. These examples are based on actual trips that have taken place across the University over the last few years and provide a good idea of what constitutes a risk assessment

28 Mar 2018: Social unrest – crowd activism, peaceful demonstration or violent and disruptive protest/riots, serious breakdown of law and order Explosive device detonation – improvised explosive device, terrorist bombing Cross-fire – outbreak of conflict

31 Jul 2018: High risk work/study is not usually something that can be determined by looking at only the proposed activities. It is extremely important to look at the whole picture when considering the work you plan to undertake.

6 Feb 2019: Risk Assessment Training Video This video (on Moodle, sign in with RAVEN) will give you knowledge and skills to ensure you assess all risks involved with your travel plans and allow you to complete a full and comprehensive risk assessment for review