Malvern Hash House Harriers Risk Assessment

Risk assessment last updated 1/4/2025

Members of the Malvern Hash House Harriers run at their own risk.

Appropriate footwear should be worn.

Hares will keep an eye on the weather during the day and amend the route if conditions change significantly relaying the route if necessary.

All hashers will be briefed by the hare at the circle up highlighting any potential hazards. Hashers will be alerted if there are farm animals or dogs on the route and to walk these sections if appropriate. Any specific actions required (such as dogs on leads, closing gates) will be mentioned in the briefing. 

Hashers are encouraged to wear bright, reflective clothing, particularly during the winter months so they can be seen at all times. Suitable head or hand-held torches are to be used.  Hashers are encouraged to carry a spare torch.

All hashers should take special care when crossing or running along roads, it is the hasher’s responsibility to run safely.

All hashers are encouraged carry a mobile phone and to bring appropriate equipment such as waterproof jacket, water etc.

A first aid kit is available on each run for use in the event of minor injury.

A typical hash will have 2 to 4 “hash halts” where runners muster and a head count is made to confirm everyone is present. If a hasher fails to turn up then attempts will be made to contact him and failing that several runners will retrace the course to locate them.

Hashers are encouraged to have an ICE (In Case of Emergency) number on their phone.

Hashers are also encouraged to share their mobile number with the Junta and to also have Junta numbers stored on their phones so that contact can be made in the event of an accident, E.g. it may be necessary to direct emergency services to a casualty.  

Hashers are encouraged to download the ‘what3words’ app so that they can be accurately located if there is a phone signal. 

This Risk Assessment will be reviewed annually.