Risk Assessment

Please undertake a pre-visit checklist and briefing for the children on safety aspects including any allergies, disabilities, covering of cuts etc. which may be relevant. Please make sure that children have appropriate clothing for the day and that they do not bring items onto the estate, including litter that may be harmful to livestock. Please ensure the correct ratio of pupils to assistants/supervisors.

HAZARD OR ACTIVITY ON THE SITE	RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAZARDS	Potential to cause harm	CONTROLS ALREADY IN PLACE AND ACTION REQUIRED BY VISITORS
Running children	Slipping, tripping, falling	Low	Children must be adequately supervised and instructed not to run on the site.
Wet grass	Slipping, falling, sprains	Low	Supervisors and children should be aware of the possibility of wet grass and take adequate precautions against slipping and falling.
Uneven grass surfaces	Slipping, falling, sprains	Low	Supervisors and children should take care when walking on the grass and wear sensible footwear
Road and path edgings	Slipping, tripping, falling	Low	Supervisors and children should take care at road and path edges to avoid tripping and falling
Climbing of objects (children)	Slipping, tripping, falling	High	Children must be adequately supervised and instructed not to climb walls, gates and other objects on the site.
Animals	Infection, biting, crushing & kicking	High	All animals on the site are properly controlled and supervised. Visitors should not touch the animals unless encouraged by their handlers. Supervisors should ensure children wash their hands after handling any animal. Ensure that children wash hands before lunch
Bees, wasps and insects	Stings	Low	These are natural inhabitants of the countryside. Bees & wasps pose no risk unless provoked.
Alighting from coaches	Slipping, tripping, falling, injury from other vehicles	High	Supervisors should adhere to instructions provided by event organisers to use designated coach alighting points in the coach park and on any access roads in the Estate. A serious accident could occur should instructions provided not be adhered to.
Machinery	Trapping abrasion, injury	High	Supervisors should ensure that they and children in their care do not tough any machinery, comply with any safety notices and observe the restriction of any barriers that may be in place
HAZARD or ACTIVITY ON THE SITE	RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAZARDS	Potential to cause harm	CONTROLS ALREADY IN PLACE AND ACTION REQUIRED BY VISITORS
Chemicals & substances	Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact	High	All substances and chemicals in use on the site are safe and free from risk when used in a proper manner.
Infection	Various	Low	Supervisors should be aware that there is always a risk from infection in any environment. The countryside and agricultural establishments are no exception. Supervisors should ensure that they and children in their care wash their hands after touching animals and before handling food and drink. It is advisable to ensure that any existing cuts and abrasions are protected by a dressing.
LPG/petrol	Fire, explosion	High	The use of LPG and petrol driven equipment is monitored and controlled by the Estate.
Electrical equipment	Fire, electrocution	High	Electrical installations and appliances are tested and inspected at the required intervals by the Contractor supplying them. Visitors should not touch or interfere with electrical equipment.
Straying into prohibited areas	Unidentified hazards	Low	Supervisors should ensure that children are instructed not to go beyond the designated areas
Buildings	Unstable floors/walls/falling debris	Low	The Estate ensures the structural integrity of all buildings that children are allowed to enter.
Water	Falling in the water Worst outcome - drowning	Low	Fencing will be provided to keep children well away from all lakes, ponds or rivers in areas where designated activities will take place. Ensure adequate supervision of children at all times.
All outside areas	Possible contamination of outdoor areas from wild animals/birds with E coli O157	High	Supervisors should ensure that hands are washed and sanitised especially before eating and that children keep their hands away from their mouths before cleansing.

All sites will have access to mobile telephones with communications to all other sites and to the Benacre Estate organisers.