All external providers must have risk assessments in place. Depending on the nature of the visit and activities to be undertaken the Visit Leader needs to consider whether they need sight of these.
For example there is no need for Visit Leaders to request copies of risk assessments from external providers such as museums and swimming pools where there is normal public access. There is also no need to request copies of risk assessments from external providers of Adventure Activities where the provider has an AALA licence (see Section 12.3). When the Employer is a Local Authority, an approved provider scheme may be in place and if this is the case, there is no need to request copies of risk assessments. However it would be prudent to discuss safety arrangements and precautions with the provider for activities or venues of a less routine nature.
It is not necessary to ask for risk assessments from transport providers.
