CWO - SMS, Risk Assessments and ACP5

How can you familiarise yourself with SMS/Cadet Portal/Bader Units?

RAFAC Course 160, 161, 162 and ACTO 10

What needs to be done beforehand if an event is in uniform?

Submit a minor events notification to local police

What needs to be done beforehand if an event is in uniform and in large capacity? (such as Rememberance Day parade)

Submit a Public Military Event notice to 55 SQN

How do you know who needs to approve a specific activity?

Shows what level authorisation is needed when selecting the event category

What Staff:Cadet ratio is needed at all times?

1:10

Each activity needs what 3 risk assessments?

Activity Risk Assessment, Climatic Injuries Risk Assessment, Transport Risk Assessment

What needs to be completed after an activity event is completed?

Post event report on SMS

What is SMS transitioning to?

Bader Units

If higher approval is needed, or a PME submitted, how long do you need beforehand?

6 weeks

What is Total Safety? (Safe system of training)

Safe People, Safe Place, Safe Process, Safe Equipment

Where can specialist advice on Health Safety & Events Planning be obtained?

Wing Health and Safety Officer or the parent Service when on MOD premises.

Who is responsible for the overall safety of an activity?

Activity Commander, irrespective of rank.

What are the responsibilities of adult supervisors?

Direct duty of care responsibility for Cadets, Being proactive with hazard mitigation.

What should be considered during hazard assessment?

Location, Activity, Transport

What should be included in the Squadron HS&EP binder?

Health and Safety Arrangements Statement, Inspection forms, Risk register, Risk Assessments, Training records, Asbestos locations, Fire orders, Inspection records, PAT records

What is the purpose of a post-activity review?

Identify what was intended, what actually happened, why it happened and how to improve for the future

How often should RAs be reviewed?

Annually or whenever an accident occurs