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Risk Assessment Forms – The Old Malthouse
Contents
1)The Old Malthouse
a)OMH Main Building
b)OMH Grounds
c)Hall
d)Classroom Block
e)All Weather Surface
f)Top Field
g)Livestock
h)Free Time
i)Around the OMH
2)Main House
3)Classrooms
4)Lab Work
5)Free Time
6)Grounds Machinery
7)Grounds
8)Hall
9)Livestock
10)Minibeasts
11)Minibus Travel
12)Night Walk
13)Orienteering
14)Pavillion
15)Rounders
16)Tennis
17)Beach Games and Picnic
18)Long Walk – OMH to Corfe, Kingston, Worth and back to OMH
19)Dancing Ledge
20)Durlston
21)Kimmeridge
22)Langton Matravers
23)Low Ropes
24)Lulworth and Durdle Door
25)Mountain Biking
26)Old Harry Walk
27)River Sampling
28)Rock Investigation
29)Sampling in Wilkswood
30)Studland Walk and Investigation
31)Swanage Beach
32)Tourism Survey and Souvenir Shopping
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1)The Old Malthouse
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B.GulleyLOCATION:OMH Site
TASK/PREMISES:Activities in and around the OMH siteREVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Location / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / OMH Main Building / Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor / Intruders / Pupils and Staff / 8 / 2 / 16 / CCTV installed across site.
Ground floor windows fitted with security locks.
Keypad entry – ground floor and 1st floor doors (Different codes). Staff sleep on same floors as pupils. / A
A
A
A
Stairs / Tripping/falling / All / 5 / 2 / 10 / Advise to take care. No running. Carpets and flooring kept in good repair. / A
Steps/Slopes / Tripping / All / 2 / 3 / 6 / Signs if necessary. Different coloured edges to carpet for visibility / A
Bedrooms / Bunk beds/ladders / Pupils (Falling) / 2 / 2 / 4 / Bunks checked for stability
Thickly carpeted floors / T
Windows / Pupils (Climbing out) / 6 / 2 / 12 / Restrictors fitted to windows / A
Heated towel rails & Radiators / Pupils (burns scalds) / 2 / 4 / 8 / Thermostatic valves fitted
Warning sign above towel rail / A
A
Hot water taps / Pupils (burns scalds) / 2 / 2 / 4 / Warning signs above taps / A
Showers / Pupils (burns scalds) / 1 / 2 / 2 / Thermostatically controlled / A
Slipping on wet floor / Pupils / 4 / 4 / 16 / Advise care on wet floors, no running, ensure soak away is not blocked and have bath matt on floor to help absorb some water/dry feet / A
Bedside lamps / Pupils / 1 / 1 / 1 / Electrical equipment is new and tested. Daily visual check. PAT testing when due. / A
Dining Room / Slippery Floor / Pupils / 4 / 2 / 8 / Shoes or slippers to be worn, no bare feet. No running / A
Kitchen Area / Pupils / 2 / 1 / 2 / No pupil access to kitchen / A
Common Rooms / Falling off Furniture / Pupils / 5 / 2 / 10 / No climbing on sofas etc. / A
2 / OMH Grounds / Old Malthouse Lane / Public right of way (Traffic issues) / Pupils / 4 / 4 / 16 / Pupils informed of danger of vehicle.
10mph speed limit.
Painted road humps to slow traffic. Pupils’ access restricted. / A
Tree Climbing / Falling / Pupils / 6 / 4 / 24 / Not allowed. / A
Traffic on site / Injury / All / 10 / 2 / 2 / Speed limit for lane, Children told to stay away from lane and keep to one side when entering school through pupil entrance. / A
Members of the public from St. George’s or public footpaths / Members of the public gaining access to the grounds / Pupils / 8 / 2 / 16 / All staff need to be vigilant, Staff to be positioned appropriately when pupils are working in the grounds. “No Public Access” signs. / A
OMH Farm – OUT OF BOUNDS.
Swimming Pool Area – OUT OF BOUNDS. / A
3 / Hall / Activities in the Hall / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Instructions given by staff before use. Staff supervision. Sensible conduct. See separate RA. / A
Injury from one another / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Staff supervision. Sensible behaviour from children whilst partaking in tasks. / A
Climbing Frames / Falling from equipment / Pupils / 6 / 3 / 18 / Staff supervision. Sensible conduct. Mats under equipment. Pupils told not to climb over the top of frames. / A
Table Tennis / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. Give player space. / A
Fire exits / Danger if blocked / All / 5 / 3 / 15 / Exits to be kept clear at all times / A
4 / Classroom Block / Equipment / Scissors, PVA glue, etc. / All / 2 / 2 / 4 / Sensible use of equipment. Staff supervision. See separate RA / A
Electrical Equipment/Computers/ Microscopes / Sockets etc. / Pupils and Staff / 4 / 1 / 4 / First Aid Kit in Classroom Block / A
Furniture / Damage/Unsafe / All / 2 / 1 / 2 / Regularly inspected for damage. Damage reported if discovered. / A
Door Handles / Caught fingers / Children / 1 / 4 / 4 / Remind children to take care when leaving room / A
Windows (Opened) / Leaning over, trapping hands when closing / Operative / 4 / 2 / 8 / Staff responsibility. Staff to open/close windows. / A
Cables / Tripping / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Cables put away when not in use. Properly secured if out for long periods. Warning signs if necessary. / A
5 / All Weather Surface / Activities/ Ball Games / Trip, Sprains, Strains, etc. / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible footwear, sensible conduct. Surface kept clean and clear of debris. / A
Equipment hitting children / Players / 6 / 2 / 12 / Staff supervision. Sensible conduct. / A
Balls hitting children / Players / 4 / 4 / 16 / Players must be aware of ball at all times. / A
6 / Top Field / Games on Top Field (Rounders etc.) / Bat hitting players / Players/Umpire / 8 / 2 / 16 / Staff to remind children at the start of and throughout each game not to throw/drop bat. / A
Ball hitting players / Players/Umpire / 5 / 4 / 20 / Players must be aware of ball at all times. / A
Slipping on grass / Trip, Sprains, Strains, etc. / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible footwear, sensible behaviour. / A
Spectators / Ball/Bat / Spectators / 8 / 2 / 16 / Watch from edge of field.
Be aware of ball/bat / A
7 / Livestock / Pigs, Chickens, Sheep, Cows / Infectious disease spreading to humans / All / 5-8 / 2 / All animals are kept with adherence to AHO and Defra guidelines and regulations. They are visually checked for health on a daily basis. They are wormed and have all the relevant treatments. See separate RA. / A
Bite or peck / All / 1-5 / 2 / The chickens are scared of people and tend to keep away. The other animals are very used to human contact and are calm. Children do not have unsupervised access to the livestock. / A
Electric fence / Shock / All / 1 / 4 / Children are always supervised near the fence and are shown it when they have their familiarisation brief at the beginning of their stay. / A
Petting/stroking / Infection/disease / All / 6 / 3 / Antibacterial hand-wash is available next to all livestock. / A
8 / Free Time / Indoor games / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Instructions given by staff before use. Sensible conduct. / A
Injury from one another / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible behaviour from children whilst partaking in tasks. / A
Table Football & Pool / Injury from equipment / Those playing / 2 / 1 / 2 / Sensible conduct. / A
Table Tennis / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. Give player space. / A
Tennis / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. / A
Slipping on surface / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible footwear, sensible behaviour. / A
Football / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. / A
9 / Around the OMH / Walk to Village Shop / Traffic / Pupils / 8 / 2 / 16 / Pupils briefed before visit: to walk in 2s along pavement. To cross only between the church and the village hall. Not to run / A
Irritation to local people / Pupils / 1 / 2 / 2 / Pupils briefed on expected behaviour. / T
Narrow Pavements / Pupils / 5 / 2 / 10 / Stay in pairs unless single file is more appropriate. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required
2)Main House
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B. GulleyLOCATION:Main House
TASK/PREMISES:REVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor / Intruders / Pupils and Staff / 8 / 2 / 16 / CCTV installed across site.
Ground floor windows fitted with security locks.
Keypad entry – ground floor and 1st floor doors (Different codes). Staff sleep on same floors as pupils. / A
A
A
A
Stairs / Tripping/falling / All / 5 / 2 / 10 / Advise to take care. No running. / A
Steps/Slopes / Tripping / All / 2 / 3 / 6 / Signs if necessary. Different coloured edges to carpet for visibility / A
Bedrooms / Bunk beds/ladders / Pupils (Falling) / 2 / 2 / 4 / Bunks checked for stability
Thickly carpeted floors / T
Windows / Pupils (Climbing out) / 6 / 2 / 12 / Restrictors fitted to windows / A
Heated towel rails / Pupils (burns scalds) / 2 / 4 / 8 / Thermostatic valves fitted
Warning sign above towel rail / A
A
Hot water taps / Pupils (burns scalds) / 2 / 2 / 4 / Warning signs above taps / A
Showers / Pupils (burns scalds) / 1 / 2 / 2 / Thermostatically controlled / A
Slipping on wet floor / Pupils / 4 / 4 / 16 / Advise care on wet floors, no running, ensure soak away is not blocked and have bath mat on floor to help absorb some water/dry feet / A
Bedside lamps,
Hair dryers / Pupils / 1 / 1 / 1 / Electrical equipment is new and tested. Daily visual check. PAT testing when due. Hair dryers are hard wired. / A
Dining Room / Slippery Floor / Pupils / 4 / 2 / 8 / Shoes or slippers to be worn, no bare feet. No running / A
Kitchen Area / Pupils / 2 / 1 / 2 / No pupil access to kitchen / A
Common Rooms / Falling off Furniture / Pupils / 5 / 2 / 10 / No climbing on sofas etc. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
3)Classrooms
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B.GulleyLOCATION:Classroom Block
TASK/PREMISES:Class rooms (Laboratory on Separate Form)REVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
Equipment / Scissors, PVA glue, etc. / All / 2 / 2 / 4 / Sensible use of equipment. Staff supervision. / A
Electrical Equipment/Computers/ Microscopes / Sockets etc. / Pupils and Staff / 4 / 1 / 4 / First Aid Kit in Classroom Block / A
Furniture / Damage/Unsafe / All / 2 / 1 / 2 / Regularly inspected for damage. Damage reported if discovered. / A
Door Handles / Fingers can be caught in them / Children / 1 / 4 / 4 / Ensure pupils leave rooms in a calm and orderly fashion. / A
Windows (Opened) / Leaning over, trapping hands when closing / Operative / 4 / 2 / 8 / Teacher’s responsibility,
Safety rail on 1st floor windows / A
Cables / Tripping / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Cables put away when not in use. Properly secured if out for long periods. Warning signs if necessary. / A
Radiators / Pupils (burns and scalds) / All / 2 / 4 / 8 / Thermostatic valves fitted
Warning sign above towel rail / A
A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
4)Lab Work
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B. GulleyLOCATION:LaboratoryASSESSMENT No.: 3
TASK/PREMISES:Lab workREVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/ Plant/ Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / Laboratory work / Oven used to determine water content of soils and to determine the organic content of soil samples. / Pupils / 4 / 5 / 20 / Teacher to supervise pupils over Year 9 whilst putting samples in or taking samples out of the oven
Teacher to instruct pupils in Year 9 or under to keep away from the oven at all times and to leave samples upon a table in-front of the oven. Teacher to put samples into and take samples out of the oven. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
5)Free Time
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B.GulleyLOCATION:Grounds
TASK/PREMISES:Free time REVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / Indoor games / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Instructions given by staff before use. Sensible conduct. Normal standards of acceptable behaviour enforced. / A
Injury from one another / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible behaviour from children whilst partaking in tasks. / A
2 / Table Football / Injury from equipment / Those playing / 2 / 1 / 2 / Sensible conduct. / A
3 / Table Tennis / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. Give player space. / A
4 / Tennis / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. See separate RA. / A
Slipping on surface / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible footwear, sensible behaviour. / A
5 / Football / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. / A
6 / Pool / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
6)Grounds Machinery
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B.GulleyLOCATION:Grounds Machinery
TASK/PREMISES:REVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / Mowers/Gangs / Blades / Operative / 6 / 4 / 24 / Blades exposed – stringent conditions placed on operative not to use equipment in slippery conditions. Serviced annually. / T
Pupils / 1 / 1 / 1 / Gangs/Mowers not used if children are on fields.
Not left unattended.
Mower shed locked at all times. / A
2 / Strimmers/Hedge Trimmers / Debris on fields and lawns / Operative / 2 / 4 / 8 / Ground staff instructed to clear debris regularly / A
Pupils / 1 / 1 / 1 / Not used if children are in vicinity / A
Repetitive movement / Operative / 2 / 4 / 8 / Regular breaks / A
Noise / Operative / 4 / 4 / 16 / Ear defenders provided / A
Vibration / Operative / 4 / 4 / 16 / Vibration mounts fitted / T
Biological hazard from animal faeces / Operative / 4 / 2 / 8 / Visors supplied, ‘No Dogs” signs erected for playing fields. / A
Chainsaw / Kickback / Operative / 6 / 4 / 24 / Not used when children are in the area. Equipment locked away when not in use. Sensible conduct. / A
Weed Killing / Eyes and Skin / Operative / 2 / 4 / 8 / Goggles and Gloves provided / A
Splashing/spillage / Very little weed killer used other than on paths and drive. / A
Gangs / Debris on fields and lawns / Operative / 2 / 4 / 8 / Ground staff instructed to clear debris regularly / A
Pupils / 10 / 1 / 10 / Not used if children are in vicinity / A
All equipment is securely locked away when not is use
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
7)Grounds
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B.GulleyLOCATION: Grounds
TASK/PREMISES:REVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / Old Malthouse Lane / Public right of way (Traffic issues) / Pupils / 4 / 4 / 16 / Pupils informed of danger of vehicle.
10mph speed limit.
Painted road humps to slow traffic. / A
2 / Tree Climbing / Falling / Pupils / 6 / 4 / 24 / Not permitted / A
3 / Traffic on site / Injury / All / 10 / 2 / 2 / Speed limit for lane, Children told to stay away from lane. / A
4 / Members of the public from St. George’s or public footpaths / Members of the public gaining access to the grounds / Pupils / 8 / 2 / 16 / All staff need to be vigilant, Staff to be positioned appropriately when pupils are working in the grounds. “Private – No Public Access” signs put in place. / A
OMH Farm – OUT OF BOUNDS.
Swimming Pool area – OUT OF BOUNDS. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required
8)Hall
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY:B. GulleyLOCATION:HallASSESSMENT No.: 4
TASK/PREMISES:Activities in Hall/ Free time REVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / Indoor games/Team Challenges / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Instructions given by staff before use.
Staff supervision.
Sensible conduct. / A
Injury from one another / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Staff supervision. Sensible behaviour from children whilst partaking in tasks. / A
2 / Climbing Frames / Falling from equipment / Pupils / 6 / 3 / 18 / Staff supervision.
Sensible conduct.
Mats under equipment.
Pupils told not to climb over the top of frames. / A
3 / Table Tennis / Injury from equipment / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Sensible conduct. Give players space. / A
4 / Fire exits / Danger if blocked / All / 5 / 3 / 15 / Exits to be kept clear at all times / A
5 / Stage area / Falling off the stage
Trip hazards / All / 6 / 4 / 24 / Staff supervision.
No pupils to go onto the stage area / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
9)Livestock
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B. GulleyLOCATION:Old MalthouseASSESSMENT No.: 2
TASK/PREMISES: LivestockREVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1. / Chickens / Infectious disease spreading to humans / All / 5-8 / 2 / All animals are kept with adherence to AHO and Defra guidelines and regulations. They are visually checked for health on a daily basis. They have all the relevant treatments. / A
2. / Chickens / Peck / All / 1-5 / 2 / The chickens are scared of people and tend to keep away. Children do not have unsupervised access to the livestock. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.
10)Minibeasts
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY: B. GulleyLOCATION:Bug Garden / Woodland
TASK/PREMISES:Invertebrate investigationsREVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
Lifting logs / Injury to fingers and feet / All / 4 / 2 / 8 / Bend knees, be careful of hands and feet / A
Soil borne disease / All / 6 / 2 / 12 / State hazards at start of practical. Wash hands after practical/have hand sanitizer available. / A
Fear of animals found / Pupils / 1 / 3 / 3 / Explain all animals found are harmless / A
Injury to invertebrates / 5 / 2 / 10 / Explain correct handling method. / A
Carrying nets, trays etc / Poked eyes / All / 6 / 2 / 12 / Taught suitable way to carry, explain hazard / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required
11)Minibus Travel
DATE: January 2017ASSESSED BY:B. GulleyLOCATION:
TASK/PREMISES: Driving to locations in minibusREVIEW DATE: January 2018
No. / Activity/Plant/Materials, etc. / Hazard / Persons in Danger / Severity1 – 10 / Likelihood
1 – 10 / Rate / Measures/Comment / Result*
1 / Minibus Travel / Road Accident / All / 10 / 4 / 40 / Driver to check everyone to wear seat belts.
First Aid Kit in minibus / A
Breakdown / All / 1 / 4 / 4 / Regular maintenance checks. School breakdown assistance covered by insurance.
In the event of a breakdown, driver to seek safe place to pull off road.
Safety triangle in vehicle. Motorway – vacate vehicle unless very bad weather, in which case bring everyone forward towards front of vehicle. Mobile phone in bus. / A
Driver Incapacity/ Driver Fatigue / All / 10 / 4 / 40 / Driver to stop if tired. / A
Pupil Distraction / All / 10 / 4 / 40 / Driver must focus on road. Driver must pull over to deal with distractions. / A
Foul Weather / 1 / 8 / 8 / Staff to cancel activities / A
Fire / All / 10 / 2 / 20 / Fire extinguisher in minibus / A
Minor accidents/ ailments / All / 2 / 6 / 12 / First aid kit in minibus.
Staff First aid trained. / A
Known medical conditions / Pupils / 8 / 4 / 31 / Staff awareness of conditions. / A
Getting lost en route / All / 1 / 4 / 4 / Planning route before departure. / T
Getting on and off minibus / Pupils / 4 / 4 / 16 / Staff to assist pupils. Staff to be aware of traffic. / A
Luggage and equipment / Pupils / 2 / 4 / 8 / All securely stored away from exits. / A
*Key to Result – T = Trivial Risk, A = Adequately controlled, N = Not adequately controlled, U= Unable to decide. Further information required.