HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

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1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION NAME OF SITE: HELWELL BAY DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 31 st July 2004 DATE SITE TO BE USED PERSON(S) COMPLETING ASSESSMENT: Emma Turton. HAZARD Grouped by Outcomes PRESENT/ ABSENT OR EAMPLES OF HAZARD SLIPS Slippery surfaces eg. pathways Sediment and seaweed lying on ridges Unsuitable footwear No grips, no supports Sloping Surface Ridges Rain, Sleet, Frost, Snow Wet, slippery ridges TRIPS Uneven surfaces Ridges Changes in levels Steps down to Helwell Bay, ridges Holes, cracks Ridges Obstacles across walking area Ridges, quick sand/mud Bumps, ridges, protruding nails etc Ridges BUMPS Low level ceilings Static / fixed objects Poor lighting CUTS OR SCRAPES Jagged edges Rocks Broken or sharp objects Rocks being thrown FALLS Falls onto Rocks Falls into Falling from a height Objects falling from a height Cliff material, cave HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Water - streams, rivers, ponds, wells Gas Oil Poisonous plants - fungi Chemicals Faeces Dogs Other hazardous substances MANUAL HANDLING Task - lifting, twisting, stooping Cross-staffing, identifying shore species Carrying objects - tools, equipment Quadrats, cross-staff

2 TRAFFIC Vehicles - cars, lorries, farm machinery Cars, minibuses, coaches Roads and tracks Road to Helwell Bay Caravan Park Car parks Cattle grids ENVIRONMENT Extreme temperatures - hot or cold Hypothermia Exposure to sun Sunburn, sun stroke Extreme amounts of rain, hail, snow High wind Infection ACCESS TO WORKING AREA Transport Access Egress Tidal Flooding HAZARDS LINKED WITH / ACTIVITY eg. Farms, Industrial past or present Crushing Cutting / shearing Entanglement Drawing in / Trapping Impact Falls onto rocks Stabbing Contact with - causing abrasion Falls onto rock Electrical hazard Bacteria Mud, flotsam and jetsam Contact with farm animals Contact animals without control Contact with strangers INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITY Mobility Health problems Require special information / training HAZARDS IDENTIFIED AND NOT INCLUDED ON LIST TEMPORARY HAZARDS for example, road works, wasps nests etc.

3 SITE LOCATION: HELWELL BAY FSC ASSESSMENT Date of initial assessment January 2002 Date revised July 2006 ACTIVITIES / SITUATIONS: A-LEVEL BIOLOGY ROCKY SHORE ECOLOGY, JUNIOR ROCKY SHORE STUDIES HAZARDS IDENTIFIED Grouped by Outcomes PERSONS AT FROM EPOSURE TO HAZARD WITHOUT A WITH CONTROLS WORST CASE OUTCOME B LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY WITH NO. Employee Students Visiting staff Public ALL Worst Case Outcome Likelihood / Probability Inconvenience Minor Injury Injury / Illness Major Injury Fatality / Multiple Unlikely Rarely Infrequently Sometimes Often (A x B) 1 Slips on footpath across field to Helwell Bay Slipping down steep steps to Helwell Bay Slipping down steep steps to Watchet Harbour Slips arising from inappropriate footwear Slips from wet or icy conditions underfoot Slips on wet, muddy, slimy rocks (especially when raining) Tripping over ridges on shore Becoming trapped in quick sand/mud Cuts/scrapes from sharp rocks

4 SITE LOCATION: HELWELL BAY Date of initial assessment January 2002 Date revised July 2006 ACTIVITIES / SITUATIONS: A-LEVEL BIOLOGY ROCKY SHORE ECOLOGY, JUNIOR ROCKY SHORE STUDIES HAZARDS IDENTIFIED Grouped by Outcomes PERSONS AT FROM EPOSURE TO HAZARD WITHOUT A WITH CONTROLS WORST CASE OUTCOME B LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY WITH NO. Employee Students Visiting staff Public ALL Worst Case Outcome Likelihood / Probability Cuts/scrapes from rocks being thrown Falls onto rocks Falling material from cliff sides Stooping when cross-staffing and counting shore species Traffic on road at drop off point Exposure to the elements heat/cold/wind/rain Becoming cut off by tide Being swept out to sea Bacteria from mud, algae etc Site is difficult for physically disabled Inconvenience Minor Injury Injury / Illness Major Injury Fatality / Multiple Unlikely Rarely Infrequently Sometimes Often (A x B)

5 No Risk Rating THESE CONTROL MEASURES ARE TO BE IN. NETTLECOMBE TUTOR TO ENSURE ACCOMPANYING STAFF AND ADULTS ARE CLEARLY BRIEFED, BEFORE THE START OF THE ACTIVITY REGARDING THEIR SUPERVISORY ROLE + ACTION TO TAKE IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR 1 4 Verbal warning from tutor at start of session about slippery grass and mud on pathway. Appropriate footwear. No running. 2 8 Verbal warnings from tutor at start of session. Ensure students descend in single file and hold onto handrail Verbal warnings from tutor at start of session. Ensure students descend in single file and hold onto handrail. Advise on appropriate footwear. In wet or icy conditions, remind students that footpath and steps are likely to be very slippery Verbal warnings from tutor at start of session about slippery sediment, which coats rocks, especially if wet/raining. Appropriate footwear. No running. Verbal warnings from tutor about taking extreme care when walking across ridges. Appropriate footwear. No running. Verbal warnings from tutor about presence of quick sand/mud. Advise students to follow route of tutor to lower shore. Avoid obvious areas of mud. Keep group together. Verbal warnings from tutor at start of session to take extreme care when walking across ridges.

6 No Risk Rating THESE CONTROL MEASURES ARE TO BE IN. NETTLECOMBE TUTOR TO ENSURE ACCOMPANYING STAFF AND ADULTS ARE CLEARLY BRIEFED, BEFORE THE START OF THE ACTIVITY REGARDING THEIR SUPERVISORY ROLE + ACTION TO TAKE IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR Verbal warnings from tutor at start of session about danger of throwing rocks. Careful group management. Appropriate footwear. No running. Reminders throughout session to take extreme care when walking across ridges. Verbal warnings from tutor at start of session to stay clear of cliff sides. Students must not enter the cave. Tutor to remind students to stay clear of cliff sides once sampling completed. Clear instructions on correct use of equipment. Verbal warnings from tutor about roadside drop off point. Tutor to look and listen out for traffic on lane to Helwell Caravan Park and warn group accordingly. Tutor to check weather forecast before session. Advise on appropriate footwear and clothing. Carry extra warm hats/waterproofs/sun hats if necessary. In very cold/wet conditions carry KISUs, a sleeping bag and a flask of warm drink. Tutor to be aware of tide times. Verbal warning from tutor at start of session about not entering the sea. Always carry a throw line. Monitor group and weather conditions throughout session. Wash hands on return. Avoid hand-mouth contact. Tutor to be familiar with medical details of group. Tutor to carry medical details of group in safety sack. Tutor to ascertain any physical disabilities and modify session if necessary. Ensure all students are in possession of medication throughout day. Monitor asthmatics throughout session. Assessment carried out by: Emma Turton.