GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT � ACTIVITIES LOCAL TO THE ESTABLISHMENT

							                                                     GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES                                                             REVIEWED BY CS 07/2008




GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – FARM VISITS
State the location and type of visit                                                                                                                GROUP SIZE
                                                                                                                                                    Young people:
                                                                                                                                                    Adults:
ESTABLISHMENT

WHO MIGHT BE HARMED:

    HAZARDS
 (e.g. what might                               EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES                                      Write YES if in   IF:                                     RESIDUAL
    go wrong)                                                                                                      place,        NO - State action to be taken with     RISK RATING
(including lack of /                                                                                             NO if not       timescales                                High,
    inadequate                                                                                                    (or N/A)       NO - Any additional control            Medium, Low
  arrangements)                                                                                                                  measures
                                                                                                                                 YES - Site specific details
Poor decision making      Leader competence must be approved by Establishment OVC. Leader must pre-
and leadership            visit venue.

Hazards on site           Site is pre-visited by leader and risk assessed. Briefing given to staff and young
including machinery,      people on expectations and behaviour
chemicals, slurry pits,
animals, barbed wire,     Plan visit and supervision to minimise risks.
electric fences                    Avoid moving machinery
                                   Do not climb on bales, walls or fences
                                   Keep away from slurry tanks
                                   Do not touch barbed wire or electric fences
                                   Do not touch or feed animals unless the farm personnel are
                                    supervising/give permission
                          NB arrangements at farms can change daily. Re-assess at start of visit.

                          Ongoing assessment by leader at start and during activity
Infection and illness            Follow guidance in Children’s Services policy section 11
(including E Coli                Avoid transmission of infection from hand to mouth.
0157)                            Check hand washing facilities on pre-visit
                                 Wash hands thoroughly before eating
                                 Change or clean footwear before leaving site, wash hands
                                 Ratios of under fives one adult to two children.
                                 Pregnant women avoid contact with lambing ewes
ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY:                        SIGNED:                                                                                   DATE:
(THE CONTENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SHARED                                                   (Group Leader)
WITH AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STAFF MEMBERS TAKING PART
IN THE VISIT)
                                            GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES                             REVIEWED BY CS 07/2008




                        Make sure any cuts or grazes are covered by waterproof plasters
                        Only eat food in designated areas

                Read and follow guidance in the DfES guidance ‘A Handbook for Group Leaders”.

                If young people or staff are ill after the visit advise them to contact a doctor and
                explain they have had recent contact with animals
Clothing and            Ensure that young people wear appropriate clothing including sturdy
equipment                outdoor shoes (not sandals) or Wellingtons
Group control   Pre-planning of activities and supervision

                Close supervision, large groups split into small groups each with leader known to
                young people. Overall leader remains in touch with all groups and can recall
                effectively. No impromptu swimming or paddling allowed, see swimming risk
                assessment

                Supervisors must understand their role and the need for young people to wash
                their hands thoroughly after contact with animals.




ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY:                        SIGNED:                                                       DATE:
(THE CONTENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SHARED                                           (Group Leader)
WITH AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STAFF MEMBERS TAKING PART
IN THE VISIT)
                                                   GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES                                                                      REVIEWED BY CS 07/2008




SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT – FARM VISITS
State the location and type of visit                                                                                                                             GROUP SIZE
                                                                                                                                                                 Young
ESTABLISHMENT                                                                                                                                                    people:
                                                                                                                                                                 Adults:
WHO MIGHT BE HARMED:

                                 HAZARDS
                        (e.g. what might go wrong)                                                      EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES                                            Write YES if in
               (including lack of / inadequate arrangements)                                                                                                                     place,
                                                                                                                                                                               NO if not
                                                                                                                                                                                (or N/A)




                                                                                      PLAN ‘B’




ON-GOING RISK ASSESSMENT                                                                                                                                                         Tick when
Have staff been instructed to carry out ON-GOING risk assessments throughout the visit / activity e.g. as regards to changes of weather, tiredness / illness in the group,       completed
behaviour, problems made known by other groups at the same location etc.
OFF-SITE VISITS COORDINATOR’S (OVC) COMMENTS (if any):                                                                      SIGNED                               DATE

HEAD OF ESTABLISHMENT APPROVAL:                                                                                             SIGNED                               REVIEW DATE

COMMENTS: