SITE RISK ASSESSMENT – ANIMAL ENCLOSURE Review Date: January 2018 LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD WHO’S AT RISK A B C PREVENTATIVE MEASURES PATHS On the slope, slipping / health hazards (animal faeces, e-coli, leaves) D, CH 2 2 4 Ensure regular cleaning of GAMEKKEPERS HUT Potentially dangerous objects within hut could be misused Y 1 1 1 Gun is decommissioned and fastened to wall. Bottom half of door locked. Please do not Touch sign ANIMAL Fingers could get bitten if put through the wire CH 2 1 2 Warning signage CAGES BY POND Chicken wire in between cages has sharp edges at eye height – possible hazard poking in the eye CH 2 2 4 Cover edges or bend round LEAT Unfenced could be hazard to children – falling or tripping CH 2 2 4 Warning signage. Keep path very clear Water Hazard TOP SLUICE GATE Child could fall into deeper water if not adequately supervised and not be immediately detected CH 1 3 3 Warning signage & ensure adequate supervision by parents or group leaders remove large stones CART Children fall off and hurt themselves if they climb over it CH, V 1 1 1 Warning signage or fenced off FISH & DUCK FOOD DISPENSER Small children could put fingers in mouth after handling the food CH 2 1 2 Sign advising to wash hands. Provide wash facilities
SANDPIT GENERAL Possible injury to eyes if sand is thrown by children CH 2 1 2 Warning signage & parental supervision requested WOODEN SEE SAW children could pinch their fingers underneath the seat of the see saw as they come down CH 2 1 2 Put some kind of stop under seats – survey and assess TOY EXCAVATORS The metal excavators could pinch tiny fingers CH 2 1 2 Signage requesting parents supervise children adequately SWING Child could be kicked by another on the swing. Also falling hazard. CH 2 2 4 Warning notice take care Check layout of equipment & adequate sand. Children should be supervised at all times RISK ASSESSMENT – POTTERY WORKSHOP Review date: January 2018 LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD WHO’S AT RISK A B C PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FRONT STEP Tripping hazard, particularly on leaving pottery – concrete path outside ALL 2 2 4 Improved sign on doorway & painted strip on edge of step POTTERY ROOM Overcrowding – danger of someone pushed too near moving parts of wheel & difficulty of evacuation ALL 1 1 1 step. Limit numbers at any one time FLOOR Uneven in places, a heel or walking stick could get trapped S,D,P 2 2 4 Floor to be repaired, step painted
RISK ASSESSMENT – MAKING Review date: January 2018 LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD WHO’S AT RISK A B C PREVENTATIVE MEASURES GENERAL Fire hazard: flour is combustible ALL 2 2 4 Ensure extinguisher available. No smoking signage. Keep floor clear of debris ENTRANCE & FLOOR Step down into room not visible, hidden by fly screen. Tripping or falling hazard. Also gaps in old floor boards could trap a walking stick or heels and cause fall ALL 2 2 4 Warning signage TOOLS Granite hand tool, weighing scale, demonstration grindstone could all cause abrasions if misused CH, Y 2 1 2 supervision of youth groups. Signage requesting parental supervision & do not touch MECHANICAL MILL Sharp hooks on side could easily catch a child’s finger and pierce it CH 2 1 2 Remove or file down / cover MILL MACHINERY Belt driving wood-turning lathe could be reached by teenager. Drawing-in hazard. Also trapping hazard in oscillator if misused Y 1 2 2 Warning signage not to touch & supervision of groups WHEEL GUARD Bottom edges of guard around machinery is at head height – sharp edges could catch forehead & cause abrasions S, V 2 1 2 Change or cover edges
RISK ASSESSMENT – WOODTURNING Review date: January 2018 LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD WHO’S AT RISK A B C PREVENTATIVE MEASURES GENERAL Fire hazard – multiple combustible materials ALL 1 3 3 Fire extinguisher available. No smoking signage. Floor kept clear of debris LATHES No guards lead to eye damage, or drawing-in hazard with hair or sleeves. Also serious abrasions if fingers catch on piece being turned S, Y 2 2 4 Very closely supervised and detailed instructions for use given, including safety advice. Eye protection worn. Hair tied back and loose clothing removed LATHES Electrical supply safety – danger if machine starts unexpectedly S, Y 2 2 4 Machine does not restart after power cut. Mains switches high off ground WORK AREA Danger to children if they access area of machinery CH 1 2 2 Gate bolted and warning signage
RISK ASSESSMENT – OUTDOOR ACTIVITY – WALKS A risk assessment is produced for each route taken and reviewed before each activity. The following is a sample: GOWER HERITAGE CENTRE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY RISK ASSSESSMENT RISK ASSESSMENT FOR: ROUTE CARD 2 – PARK WOOD & PENMAEN RISK ASSESSMENT TOAL SCORE: 14 LEADER: SIGNED BY: The activity The individual The activity leader Environment Access to Aid External factors x x x x x x 1 Within the every day experience of the individual Very experienced, appropriate level of competency Experienced and qualified at the appropriate level Urban or rural with hazards that are predictable First Aid and emergency support available. Staff qualifications at appropriate level Weather appropriate to the activity, any change will have no adverse effect on the group 2 Outside the every day experience of the individual but the tasks have familiar aspects Regular exposure to the activity. An adequate level of competency Minimal qualifications. Regular participant. Urban and rural with hazards that change quickly First Aid and emergency support available. Staff minimally qualified in First Aid Weather appropriate to the activity, any change will have minimal effect, but will not affect safety
3 Outside the every day experience of the individual but competency has been achieved in training Experience at a recreational level, some competency Minimal qualifications, Recreational participant. Industrial. Overnight stays First Aid and emergency support available. Staff unqualified in First Aid Weather change could lead to problems if the group is not adequately prepared by training or equipment 4 Outside the everyday experience of the individual but training has been Some experience at an introductory level. No competency. Some experience as a leader. Limited or recreational participant Close proximity to water, cliffs, or other dangerous topographical feature No First Aid and emergency support readily available; appropriately qualified in First Aid Weather change lead to serious problems if the group has not achieved a level of competency in the activity or is not adequately equipped 5 Outside the experience of the individual with no similar aspect training, etc. Absolute novice, no experience of the activity and/or has special needs No experience of the activity in a leader capacity. Some experience as a participant Travel to other countries. classified by NGBs as advanced e.g. sea, wilderness areas, etc. No Aid or emergency support readily available; staff appropriately qualified or no qualifications in First Aid Weather change could has serious repercussions for the group Assess ment 6 – 10 LOW RISK 11 – 19 MEDIUM RISK 14 20 – 25 HIGH RISK 26 – 30 RISK Definition The possibility and nature of an accident occurring are not substantially different to those encountered in every day experience The hazards encountered are outside the groups’ experience but by adopting principles of safe practice should bring them to an acceptable level The hazards encountered are either extreme or very much beyond the every day experience of the group. The repercussions of an accident could lead to serious consequences. The hazards encountered are far beyond the experience of the group and the Leader.