The Pony Club – Risk Assessment

Location:_Glynllifon Agricultural College, Clynnog Road, Caernarfon, LL54 5DU (Tel. 01286830261).__

Glynllifon is an agricultural college, located just outside Llanwnda, near Caernarfon. When entering Llanwnda take the first exit off the roundabout and head towards Pwllheli along the A499. After approximately 2 miles turn left for Glynllifon through the gatehouse arch (please note the arch has a width restriction of 3.0m and a height restriction of 3.5m). Follow the road (caution speed humps) and the on-site signs for ‘Reception’ and then head towards the ‘Long Stay Car Park’. You will see ‘Bloc Llifon’ to the left hand side of the long stay car park.

Hazard / Hazard Details / Risk Group / Actions Planned / Risk Level / Additional Actions Proposed
Main Entrance and Exit / Leaving and joining the A499. / PC Members and Officials.
Parents.
General Public.
Animals.
Property. / Members and officials to take care when entering and exiting venue.
Follow on-site signage.
No stopping at entrance. Beware of height and width restrictions detailed above. / Low / None.
On Site Traffic Parking / Traffic.
Parking Management.
Un-gated entrance. / PC Members and Officials.
Parents.
General Public.
Animals.
Property.
Farm Workers. / Caution with speed humps. Follow on-site signage for ‘Reception’ and ‘Long Stay Car Park’.
Park respectfully in designated areas adjacent to ‘Bloc Llifon’.
Adhere to 5 MPH speed limit.
Keep horses and ponies tethered at all times, when not riding.
Only mount when in the Arena, and dismount before exiting. / Low / None.
The Environment / Agricultural College.
Potential possibility of vermin present.
Metal manhole covers.
Unfinished areas in car park.
Limited outside lighting.
Residential college. / PC Members and Officials.
Parents.
General Public and students.
Animals.
College workers. / Be mindful in relation to 3rd Party equestrian users, animals, students and workers.
Personal hygiene of paramount importance (please see HSE guidance notes on Leptospirosis).
Take care when walking around car park.
Use torches in poorly illuminated areas. / Acceptable / Safety Takes Every Person. Please report any new unforeseen hazards to a committee member if applicable.
First Aid and Welfare / Personal Hygiene. Communications.
Medical and veterinary cover. / PC Members and Officials.
Parents.
Animals.
Property. / Toilet and hand washing facilities available in nearby portacabin.
Communications (All mobile reception good).
Nominated First Aiders plus Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PW (Tel. 01248 384384).
Cibyn Veterinary Clinic, Cibyn Ind. Est., Llanberis Road, Caernarfon. (Tel. 01286 673026). / Low / Mobile communications to be checked in good working order prior to rally commencing.
The Arena. / 60x30 metre sand and klopf fibre indoor arena, with indoor fenced viewing area and two sliding access/egress doors.
Equestrian ancillary equipment. / PC Members.
Animals. / Qualified Instructors.
Responsible person in charge of entry & exit, in & out of arena via sliding doors and gate.
All equipment to be sound and fit for purpose.
Excess equestrian equipment to be stored safely behind barriers. / Low. / None.
Slips, Trips and Falls. / Wet, Muddy Slippery Sections. / PC Members, Officials and Parents. / All to wear suitable footwear.
Good housekeeping.
Take extra care in poorly illuminated areas. / Low. / None.
Weather/Climate / Cold, rain, wind, snow and ice. Hypothermia and increased risk of slips, trips and falls.
Poor road conditions. / PC Members, Officials and Parents.
Animals. / All PC Members, Officials and parents to be advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Allow plenty of time for travelling. / Low. / Weather forecast to be monitored prior to event, in relation to road conditions, and event cancelled if appropriate.

Person in Charge...... Branch......

First Aider/s......

Date Assessed 25.01.2017. / Date Reviewed 22.11.2017.
By (Print) Adam Preston / Signed / By (Print) Adam Preston / Signed