RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
(Focus on the things over which you have control)
Establishment:
ACTIVITY: Offsite Visits – Farm Visits
/Visit Leader:
Visit Details: /Date of Visit:
Assessment by: / Date: /Target Date for review:
Approved by: / Position: / Date:Significant Hazards and Associated Risks
Those hazards which may result in serious harm or affect several people /Those who might be harmed
Persons at risk from the significant hazards identified / Control Measures (CM’s):Controls, including relevant sources of guidance
(e.g. Generic Risk Assessments, Guidance from Provider, etc.). Specific CM’s not included in the generic RA
(e.g. briefings, actions by leaders / participants, qualifications / experience of supervisors) / Additional CM’s required?
If existing CM’s cannot be met or circumstances have changed / Residual Risk Rating
(H / M / L)
All accidents / All group members, including leaders / · This generic risk assessment will be read in addition to the generic risk assessment “General Considerations” / See also generic risk assessments for “Indirect or Remote Supervision” and “Theme Parks”
Inappropriate Leadership / Group members / · Leaders familiar with HCC Policy for the Management of LOtC and Offsite Visits and any local guidance offered by site management
· Visit leaders will be familiar with the OEAP’s National Guidance document 7g, “Farm Visits”
· Activity management takes account of group characteristics
· Leaders trained, competent and experienced with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all staff
· Group leader to undertake preliminary visit. / NB Arrangements at farms can change daily. Reassess at start of visit.
On-going assessment by leader at start and during activity.
Hazards specific to Farms e.g. machinery, chemicals, slurry pits, animals, barbed wire, electric fences
/All group members, including leaders
/ · Group briefed as appropriate regarding local hazards: -o always follow instructions by farmer or farm personnel
o avoid moving machinery
o not to climb on bales, walls or fences
o keep away from slurry tanks, hoppers etc
o not to touch barbed wire or electric fences
o not to enter fields containing animals and not to touch or feed animals unless the farm personnel are supervising/give permission
Infection and illness (including EColi 0157
/ / · Avoid transmission of infection from hand to mouth
· Wash hands thoroughly after touching / handling farm animals
Generic Risk Assessment page 1 of 2 September 2007
Farm Visits (Updated July 2015)