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Generic Risk Assessment Record A15 Educational activities on RSPB sites
Part 1 Activity/Role: Educational activities on RSPB sites Location/Dept: Saltholme OS Grid Ref
Date of generic assessment April 2010 Date of local revision May 2010 Other related assessments?
Hazards/hazardous events Who is affected Typical outcome Current RSPB control measures in place Hazard
present?
Risk level
L*H ‐> RL
Pond dipping – falling into
open water
Pond dipping – carrying nets
and frames
Pond dipping – dipping nets
into water
Pond dipping – contact with
blue green algae
Pond dipping – contact with
contaminated water (rats
urine)
Children;
teachers
Children; others
on site; teachers
Wet child; nausea from
water ingestion
Cuts and bruises from
contact with frames
Pond dipping area checked for loose edging, steep gradients or
extreme deep water before and during dipping and any
adjustments made to work practices.
Children are spread out on the dipping platform to avoid
overcrowding. Where work is done in pairs only one person from
a pair is on the platform at a time.
Clear pre‐pond‐dipping instruction and safety talk is given by
RSPB workers before the activity, with close supervision during
the activity.
A rescue pole or throw line is available at the dipping area.
y
slight
Nets are carried vertically with mesh bag uppermost. y Slight
Children Cuts and bruises Children spaced evenly along the pond edge and instructed to
check around them for other children before and during dipping.
Children;
teachers, RSPB
workers
Children,
teachers, RSPB
workers
Nausea, ill health Pond is not used if blue green algae is present N
Nausea, Weil’s disease
All children checked to see if any open wounds or sores present.
Open wounds or sores are covered or child is prevented from
accessing the pond water.
Waterless cleansers are available for immediate use.
All are instructed not to put hands in or near mouth until hand
washing is complete after the activity has ceased.
Hands are washed immediately after the activity and before
eating or drinking.
Teachers advised of symptoms in case of subsequent illness.
Y
Y
Slight
Slight
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable

Generic Risk Assessment Record A15 Educational activities on RSPB sites
Part 1 Activity/Role: Educational activities on RSPB sites Location/Dept: Saltholme OS Grid Ref
Hazards/hazardous events Who is affected Typical outcome Current RSPB control measures in place Hazard
present?
Mini beast studies – lifting
heavy stones and logs
Mini‐beast studies – shaking
trees/bushes
Tick bites
‘First Nature’
Teachers, RSPB
workers
Teachers, RSPB
staff, children
All involved in
activity
Children,
teachers
supervising
Muscles strains, splinters
Minor injuries from
falling branches
Rash, inflamed area of
skin. (Lyme disease rare)
Cuts and stings,
abrasions, hay fever,
allergic reactions
Children are not allowed to lift any heavy stones or logs.
Children always have help to lift other stones and logs and to
place them down slowly.
Children are stood well clear of any tree/bush when it is shaken
by adults.
Children supervised and instructed in shaking the tree away from
other people.
Anyone watching is well clear to avoid items getting into eyes.
Walking in bracken, heather or tall grasses is avoided and
activities are kept to cleared paths.
Teachers are advised in advance of how to identify ticks and the
action to take to remove them.
Work is done in area where there are no nettles. All children
advised of how to identify nettles and other stinging plants.
Children suffering from hay fever are given only pollen free leaves
for sensory activity.
All children shown how to identify ragwort and instructed not to
touch or pick it.
Hand washing is done immediately after the activity and before
any eating or drinking.
N
y
N
Y
Risk level
L*H ‐> RL
Slight
Slight
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable

Generic Risk Assessment Record A15 Educational activities on RSPB sites
Part 1 Activity/Role: Educational activities on RSPB sites Location/Dept: OS Grid Ref
Hazards/hazardous events Who is affected Typical outcome Current RSPB control measures in place Hazard
present?
Bird watching using optical
equipment
– hide flap use
– equipment hitting face
– viewing bright light
Children Bumps, bruises, Children shown how to open and secure flaps. RSPB staff and
teachers check flaps secure before bird watching starts.
Children shown how to adjust optics to suit their own eyes.
Children’s use restricted to short periods.
Space is left between children using the hide seats, behaviour is
controlled.
Children instructed not to point optics at the sun or other bright
lights.
Y
Risk level
L*H ‐> RL
Slight
Do current controls adequately control the risk?
Y
If no, complete Part 2 – Further controls. If Yes, go straight to Part 3 Emergency details and other assessments
Part 2 Controlling the residual and locally specific risk
Hazard/hazardous events from
Part 1 requiring further control
Who is affected Typical outcome Further control measures needed Who will do them
and by when
Risk level
L*H ‐> RL
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable

Generic Risk Assessment Record A15 Educational activities on RSPB sites
Part 3 Emergency details and other assessments
Is heavy, sustained or repetitive manual handling involved (see CoP 14)? N If YES carry out detailed manual handling assessment
Is the use of any hazardous substances involved (see CoP 12; Newsletter 78)? N If YES ensure current COSHH assessment followed
Are any special groups at risk (young people, pregnant workers, nursing mothers)? Y If YES carry out specific assessment
Is lone working required? N If YES see CoP 31 for specific instructions
PPE needed Safety boots Safety Wellington Impact grade goggles Leather gloves PVC/nitrile gloves Hard hat Ear protection Half
mask respirator Other (list)
Safety equipment needed?
Assessment undertaken by:
Caroline Found
Position
Lifelong Learning manager
Manager confirming assessment (see CoP 10):
Date for revision
May 2011
Emergency information must be available. Where the assessment applies to fixed RSPB sites (offices, reserves) note where any/all of the following information is held: ‐
Otherwise, and for all other assessments complete as far as is possible.
Nearest telephone
Visitor Centre
Nearest A&E department
North Tees
Quality of mobile phone or radio reception?
Good
Access point for emergency services
‐ Main entrance off Seaton carew Rd,
Type of access for emergency services
Normal 4 WD Air
First Aid Cover needed
App’td Person Emergency First Aid at Work Mountain
Where provided?
Visitor Centre
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable