Health & Safety
As YHA’s main purpose is to provide accommodation for people while pursuing leisure interests it is not appropriate for YHA to provide health and safety advice for outdoor activities such as hill walking and cycling. There are however excellent resources available from the relevant sporting associations to help Groups plan safe activities for their members. The following may provide useful information:
- British Mountaineering Club guidance for clubs
- Ramblers Association guidance on leading walks
- Ramblers Association information on Local Groups
- Cyclists Touring Club guide to organising cycling events
The book Charity and voluntary workers: a guide to health and safety at work (HSG192) provides useful advice on carrying out risk assessments and is available from HSE Books for £13.50.