Working Abroad Risk Assessment Form

Assessment of Risk

The hazards and consequent risks of this activity are similar to what I encounter doing low risk work at Cambridge (i.e. office work, attending meetings or lectures), the duration is less than 30 days, there is no specific Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice rating for the location I am visiting and I cannot perceive any person / individual factors that would put me at risk.

The statements below list the precautions I will take to avoid any increase in the level of risk.

• I will follow the FCDO Travel Advice for the location I am visiting. I understand that this risk assessment is only suitable for travel to countries that have no specific rating according to current FCDO advice.
• My itinerary and contact information while travelling has been left with a Departmental contact (e.g. Supervisor, local Administrator).
• My contact number is up to date in CamSIS (Students Only)
• I will use a regular mode of travel provided by a reputable company.
• I will not travel if adverse weather, natural disaster or civil disturbance is indicated.
• I will avoid lone working and travelling alone as far as possible.
• I am aware that appropriate accommodation should be used and I will follow University and Departmental policy.
• I will follow the safety advice and guidance of the host organisation / employer / other authority on site.
• I will report any safety concerns to the host organisation and/or to my Department.
• I will follow ergonomic guidelines regarding use of laptops and other computers as far as practicable.
• I will obtain Travel Insurance if appropriate (e.g. overseas). I will read my Travel Insurance Policy to ensure that I am aware of all exclusions (including higher risk leisure activities).
• I understand that further risk assessment is required for higher risk activities, e.g. visits to countries with FCDO advice, work in communities, laboratory work, work where personal factors may affect risk level. I will complete a more detailed risk assessment if it becomes necessary.
• I have taken into account the need for any COVID-19 imposed quarantines or testing and subsequent additional costs and understand that will not be covered by University Travel Insurance.