Risk assessments have to be carried out before an education visit as the college is obliged to assess risks to staff and students of all activities that it carries out. A risk assessment is divided into three parts those being the identification of possible hazards, the level of risk of hazard and the actions taken to reduce risk of hazards.

Where	Hazard	Level	Minimise risk
Accommodation	Dirty hostel	Low	Read the reviews of previous travellers of the hostel on trip advisor. Also look at the picture other travellers have uploaded of the hostel. You can also submit a question on trip advisor about the cleanliness or ask the hostel itself.
Accommodation	Hostel fire	Low	Make sure you are aware where the exits, fire safety points and fire extinguishers are located.
Transport	Lost luggage	Low	Be vigilant and keep a close eye on your luggage and belongings, if lost inform a member of staff at the airport who can check lost property.
Transport	Traffic jam on the way to airport	Medium	Leave enough time with time to spare to get to Stansted and have an alternative route planned.
Activity	Fall off segway	Medium—high	Wear protective clothing such as helmets and knee pads. Also take part in the 15 minute segway training before the tour starts.
Activity	Fall off the jazz boat	Low	Know where the safety equipment is located and the safety procedure.
I n and around Prague	Walking across the road	Low-Medium	Use the crossings, look both ways before crossing and watch out for the trams and cyclist along the road.
In and around Prague	Pickpockets	Medium	Leave valuable belongings in the safe, keep belongings secure, wear a side satchel and be vigilant when in and around the city.