risk assessment

HAZARD & AREA	RISK	EXISTING CONTROLS	LIKLIHOOD (NUMBER)	SEVERITY (NUMBER)	L X S = RISK	ACTION TO TAKE
Car Park	Slips trips & falls	Policy of rubbish clearance and first aid available	1	1	1	None
Entrance	Slips trips & falls	Issue tickets to teachers and get pupils through as quickly as possible	1	1	1	N one
Tree tops Indoor play area	Falls, fear, fighting	Monitored by KHAP staff. The equipment is checked annually for any damage and has passed ADIPS. Lights must be on Height limits must be adhered to.	2	1	2	Teachers to supervise
Wobbly Barn Indoor play area	Falls, fighting	Supervision by teachers and KHAP Staff. Equipment as for tree tops	1	1	1	Supervision by teachers & staff
Rodeo Bull	Falls	Age restriction to be upheld. Staff to receive full training and to understand that the object is for the customer to enjoy the ride and not try to get them off too quickly	1	1	1	Supervision by teachers & staff
Paths	Trips, slips and falls	Tarmac as many paths as possible	1	1	1	None
Bird of Prey Centre	Pecks, scratches, impact from wings. Disease from feed. Damage from broken fences.	All birds and reptiles are kept behind safety barriers Raw food is kept away from the public and rats and mice controlled. All fences are kept in good condition. Schools encouraged to bring one teacher for each 8 pupils	1	2	2	Supervision by teachers & staff
Bird of Prey Displays and Creepy Crawly Displays	Pecks, scratches, impact from wings, Disease from feed.	All displays to be run by qualified staff. Only livestock with docile temperament to be used. All livestock handled to have 6 monthly checks for the required diseases. Knockhatch staff to supervise hand disinfectant after handling. No food to be taken in to area	2	2	4	Supervision by teachers & staff
Creepy Crawlies	Animal escape	All teraniums locked	1	2	2	None
Small childrens area	Cuts from toys falls from Shoe slide	All broken toys to be removed daily. Signs requesting parents to supervise their children. Daily check on all equipment. Age limit displayed in area	1	1	1	Supervision by teachers Daily check by our staff
Swing Boats	Impact to spectators. Fall from boats	Stand off rail. No standing allowed	1	1	1	Supervision by teachers
Drop slide & Inflatables	Head Impact on slide Fire in building. Fighting. Friction burns.	Slide only to be used when a qualified member of staff is in attendance. All children must wear overalls to protect skin. All children must be given instruction. Staff member must stop all fighting at once. Fire regulations and procedure must be understood by staff	2	2	4	Proper instruction and supervision
Games Room	Trip & Electricity	All wiring is new. No cables lying on floor.	1	1	1	None
Laser Game	Trip, impact, cuts & grazes	Daily check of site to make sure there are no hazards lying on the ground. Instruction and rules explained at the start of each game. First aid available.	1	2	4	Daily check by our staff Done Staff supervision
Crazy Golf	Impact	All equipment let out on a controlled basis. No swing of clubs allowed and no hard hitting. Low impact balls	1	2	2	Teachers supervision
Trampolines & Field	Neck injury, falling from trampoline	Children must be supervised by teachers or our staff. No somersaults allowed.	2	4	8	Strict supervision
Avalanche Slide	Impact, friction burns	All worn bobs to be removed immediately. Adult supervision recommended by teachers. We do not staff this attraction	1	2	2	Daily check by our staff Supervision by teachers
Boats & Lake	Drowning, impact, Disease	Knockhatch staff to supervise the lake 100% of the open time. Always in radio contact. All under 12 year olds must wear buoyancy aid. Individual school to decide whether the boats are required. Staff to help visitors into and out of the boats. Staff can take children on the lake if teachers request. Rats are controlled by outside firm so Weils disease should not occur. Under 16 must be supervised.	1	5	5	Adequate supervision by trained staff
Nature Trail	trip, scratch, getting lost	Avoid area during high winds, keep brambles cut back, only take schools on walks with teachers.	1	1	1	Adequate supervision
Adventure Play Area	Trip & Fall	Daily checks. Boating staff to keep watch	2	3	6	Teachers supervision
Bungee Trampolines	Trips, Falls, Impact, Fences	Monitored by staff Warning Signs Staff have appropriate training Daily Inspection of trampolines HSE inspected equipment	1	2	2	Monitor wearing parts and replace when necessary
Go- Karts	Burning/Fire, Impact Turning Over	Fuel in approved containers Staff have been appropriatley trained All go karts have a roll cage and bumpers Spectators stay behind fence Track is inspected by ADDIPS Remote control cut off in good working order Monitored by staff	2	3	6
Rock Climbing Wall	Falling, Hitting climbing surface, Collision	Safety inspections daily Carabena and ropes replaced annually Signage/Instructions Staff have appropriate training Monitored by staff	2	3	6
Rock Climbing Wall	Falling, Hitting climbing surface, Collision	Safety inspections daily Carabena and ropes replaced annually Signage/Instructions Staff have appropriate training Monitored by staff	2	3	6
Quadapillar	Impact, Turning over, Trips Burning/Fire	Fuel in approved containers Staff have been appropriatley trained Last barrel fitted with roll cage Keep to centre of bumps Spectators stay behind fence Monitored by staff	1	3	3
Farm	Disease Bites and Scratches Escape	Hand disfecting to be done after touching animals Animals kept behind locked fences	1	4	4	Staff and teacher supervison Routine veterinary inspections
Roundabout	Falling, Trips and falls, Impact	Staff supervision Gate locked when not in use Spectators kept behind barriers No one allowed to leave the seat until the ride has come to a complete stop	1	3	3	None

L=Likelihood S=Severity L*S= Risk 1=Low 5=High

Risk is worked out using numbers 1 - 5. The likelihood is given a number and this is multiplied by the number given to the severity of the risk.

The result = the risk factor. This generic risk assessment is brief and we have our own individual assessments for each individual risk.

IT is recommended that teachers undertake their own risk assessment to suit their requirements.

UPDATED 14/05/2008