RISK ASSESSMENT
Activity
Location
Intended Recipient
Risk Assessment Prepared by:
Valid From
Date of Assessment
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Number of access points
Description of how to find access
points
4x4 Access
Nearest Hospital
Grid Reference
Nearest public phone
Rockpool Ramble
Claire Mountjoy
May 2017
12/5/17
Valid To
Date of Review
May 2018
12/5/2018
2
Access to the building can be gained from two locations off the Under Fleet. As
you head towards the sea front, the first access point is through the Seaton
Jurassic car park and the second is immediately after passing the building at the
public amphitheatre adjacent to Seaton Tramway
Yes, all vehicles can access the car park and amphitheatre.
Barrick Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
01392 411 611
Nearest defibrillator Seaton Town Hall
SY2473590200
Tesco
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a Risk Assessment is not valid unless signed. This Risk Assessment must be signed by an authorised individual
Signed
Paul Thrush
Print Name
Paul Thrush
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SCORING MATRIX
5
KEY
SEVERITY
10
15
20
LIKELIHOOD
25
4
8
12
16
20
3
6
9
12
15
2
4
6
8
10
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely Unlikely
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Probable
SEVERITY
1
2
3
4
5
Very Minor Injury
First Aid Injury
Lost Time Injury
Hospital Treatment
Disabling Injury
LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY = RISK
RATING
LIKELIHOOD
RISK RATING
4 OR BELOW
5-8
9 - 14
15 and over
MEANING OF RISK RATING
ACTIONS
Acceptable.
Tolerable.
Tolerable. Additional controls
must be introduced as soon
as possible
Unacceptable. Activity must
not proceed and additional
controls must be introduced
to lower the risk to below 9
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HAZARD
Collision with car/bike
when walking
Child lost
WHO MAY BE HARMED AND
HOW?
WHAT ARE WE ALREADY DOING TO CONTROL RISK OR REDUCE IT TO AN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL?
School group/staff, parents, Children will be supervised at all times by school staff.
helpers and volunteers.
Group will be met by Seaton Jurassic staff or volunteers
Car accident
Group will be dropped off either in coach park or amphitheatre. If
coach park they will use the traffic light controlled crossing.
Children will remain within the boundaries of the centre until time to
leave.
When walking to beach there will be a back-marker person and two
people at the front. One staff member to stop traffic if required for
road crossings. Road will be crossed whenever practicable at
designated crossings. Off road paths will be taken whenever
practicable.
Ensure ratio of adult to children is maintained as recommended by the NSPCC
Child
 0-2 years – 1:3
Child becomes lost
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RESIDUAL RISK
L
S
1
4
4
1
5
5
2-3 years – 1:4
4-8 years – 1:6
9-12 years – 1:8
13-18 years – 1:10
This onus to maintain this ratio is on the group visiting, so they need to be
made aware of this before arrival.
Group to be supervised at front and back
Group or paired working.
Regular head counts when moving areas.
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R
HAZARD
Poisoning by toxic
plant or fungi.
Infection from bacteria
and / or faeces
WHO MAY BE HARMED AND
HOW?
WHAT ARE WE ALREADY DOING TO CONTROL RISK OR REDUCE IT TO AN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL?
Visiting children will remain the responsibility of their staff. Refer to
section 7.5 of the Policy for safeguarding children, young people and
vulnerable adults.
School group/staff, parents, Group advised not to pick or eat berries or fungus.
helpers and volunteers.
Group advised to check area before sitting on ground
Group advised to take care when collecting materials
Hands to be cleaned before eating
RESIDUAL RISK
L
S
R
1
5
5
Scratches and stings
from vegetation.
Allergic reaction to
grass or tree pollen
School group/staff, parents, Plants which may be harmful are identified to group
helpers and volunteers.
1
2
2
The Sea – tides and
currents
All participants and leaders
could potentially drown
Groups are supervised and kept away from the sea. Tide times are
always known.
Warn of danger prior to activity. Throw rope carried
1
5
5
Fall from high rocks
Anyone climbing on rocks
leading to serious injury
Warn participants of risk beforehand
Keep groups away from high rocks during activity
2
4
8
Falling soil and rocks
from cliffs
All participants and leaders
Head Injuries, eyes injuries
2
5
10
Fall, slip or trip on
rocky shore
All participants and leaders
could slip on the rocks,
especially on seaweed
Warn participants of risk beforehand
Assess weather conditions before and during the event and take
appropriate action if it has been wet ie avoid cliff areas if feasible
Ensure appropriate footwear
Warn participants of the risk prior to activity
Take time leading group out onto the rocks
3
2
6
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HAZARD
Rocks in rockpools
Hypothermia/ heat
stroke/sunburn due to
adverse weather
Cuts and infection
Injury from activity
equipment
Hazardous animals –
jellyfish, weever fish,
bees, wasps,
anemones
Negative interaction
with the public
WHO MAY BE HARMED AND
HOW?
WHAT ARE WE ALREADY DOING TO CONTROL RISK OR REDUCE IT TO AN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL?
RESIDUAL RISK
L
S
Warn participants to only lift rocks they can manage. Lift with legs.
Leader to carry first aid kit at all times
2
3
6
Group advised to wear suitable clothing for their visit e.g. sunhats or
warm clothing. Whilst at Seaton Jurassic group will be offered café or
classroom area as an alternative lunch venue to the garden.
Suncream available for application by the parents/carers.
Carry spare water and participants should carry their own drink.
Cancel in extreme weather conditions
3
3
6
School group/staff, parents, Group to report any cuts sustained during visit to first aider
helpers and volunteers.
School group/staff, parents, Clear verbal instructions given about how to carry and use equipment.
helpers and volunteers.
Group supervised when using equipment
Broken or damaged equipment to be replaced.
Anyone in the group,
Check medical history before activity.
especially if allergic –
Ensure group leader carries first aid kit at all times
anaphylactic shock
Avoid areas where adders may be hiding, e.g. long grass/under brush
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
8
School group/staff, parents, Health and safety talk prior to activity, including instructions to stay
helpers and volunteers.
together and in sight of leaders at all times.
Children told not to stroke dogs but to stand still till they have passed.
In the event of an emergency situation, follow guidelines in DWT
Safeguarding policy.
1
5
5
All participants and leaders
could crush hands if a
heavy rock slips or is
dropped
School group/staff, parents,
helpers and volunteers.
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R
HAZARD
WHO MAY BE HARMED AND
HOW?
WHAT ARE WE ALREADY DOING TO CONTROL RISK OR REDUCE IT TO AN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL?
RESIDUAL RISK
L
S
R
Litter; Beach Debris;
Sharp Objects
Potentially anyone could
suffer cuts or pricks –
infection, tetanus or HIV
Warn group of potential hazard prior to activity. Do not touch strange
objects.
Wash hands after rock pooling
3
2
6
Chemicals, Oil,
Potentially anyone could
suffer absorption
effects/infection.
Warn group of potential hazard prior to activity.
Do not touch strange objects.
3
2
6
Clean hands after activity.
Note that the end column (R) Residual Risk should be coloured to reflect the risk rating using the scoring matrix
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