Risk Assessment
Hazard
/Risk
/ Who might be harmed /Probable
Frequency /Severity
/Analysis
/Proposed Action
Crossing road to Car Park
Pebble PondFriends Pond
Substation Surprise
Electric fence surrounding substation
Marsh Orchid Mere
Steps from Marsh Orchid Mere
Steps down from Amphitheatre
Crested newt pond / Traffic
Fall into deep water
Fall into deep water
Steep steps, potential slips and trips.
Mild electrocution
Deep water- fall in and drown
Slipping
Hard to see when covered with leaves -
Tripping.
Deep water, falling in and drowning / Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults
Children/adults / 1
1
1
2 (1)
1
1
2 (1)
2(1)
1 / 2
1
1
1 (1)
2
3
2
2
3 / 2
1
1
2 (1)
2
3
4 (2)
4(2)
3 / Warning/close adult supervision
Danger sign/verbal warning
Danger sign/verbal warning
Verbal warning/take alternative route in slippery conditions
verbal warning and danger signs, wooden barrier fence surrounding metal fence.
Verbal warning not to get too close, danger signs.
Non slip surface added. Verbal warning.
Check trail before group arrives and remove hazards.
Fence off/Danger sign/Verbal warning
Risk Assessment
Hazard
/Risk
/ Who might be harmed /Probable
Frequency /Severity
/Analysis
/Proposed Action
Coppice Stools at Pylon View (overlooking Slow-worm Horseshoe)Gridlands
Trail before junct of Sunrise and Southern Trail – adverse camber towards lake
Trolls Bridge and Trolls Glade / Trip hazard
Crossing driveway –hit by car
Fall in lake and drown
Fall in lake and drown / All
All
All
All / 1
1 (1)
1
1 / 1
3(2)
3
3 / 1
3 (2)
3
1 / No entry/warning sign
(direction sign needed)
warning sign and speed limit sign to motorists
Fence at edge of lake. Level off camber.
Deep water warning, safety pole in Trolls Glade.
Risk Assessment
Hazard
/Risk
/ Who might be harmed /Probable
Frequency /Severity
/Analysis
/Proposed Action
Southern TrailSluice gate
Pylon Picnic Site
Mushrooms and Toad stools, Berries and poisonous plants
Vegetation overhanging path
Uneven ground/stumps/mud/wet slippery surfaces / Deep water –fall in and drown
Deep water- fall in and drown
Poisoning if ingested
Cuts/stings from plants, trip hazards
Slips, trips and falls / all
all
all
all
All / 1
1
1
2(1)
2(1) / 3
3
2
2
2 / 3
1
2
4(2)
4 (2) / Vegetation barrier either side of sluice gate. Safety Pole.
Danger Deep Water Sign. Safety Pole and life rings located at site. Close adult supervision.
Verbal warning. Wash hands before eating. Check trails regularly to remove dangerous plants.
Regular checks of paths to remove hazards. CEEC leader to lead the way to clear hazards.
Regular checks of paths to remove hazards. Non slip surfaces put down. Ground levelled where possible. Verbal warning not to run.