Probability: 1= Unlikely, 2=Probable, 3= Very Likely. Severity: 1= Minor, 2=Hospital, 3=Fatal

Probability: 1= unlikely, 2=probable, 3= very likely. Severity: 1= minor, 2=hospital, 3=fatal Brackets indicate revised score once proposed action has been taken Risk Assessment: Pond Dipping -Page 1

DEPARTMENT:Canterbury LOCATION: Pond dipping platforms/long OTHER INFORMATION Environmental Education Centre bridge and pond lab/mobile classroom For risks associated with walking on Trails and DATE ASSESSED: 2/08/05 severe weather consult separate risk assessments ASSESSED BY: D Edgar DATE REVIEWED: 14/12/05, 5/12/06

Who might 1. 2. Hazard Risk be harmed P Severity Analysis Proposed action r o b a bl e Frequency Working close to deep water Falling in to lake/ponds Children 1(1) 3(1) 3(1) Only dip from platforms with railings to prevent children falling into lake. Warn of dangers of deep water and not to lean over/climb on railings. No running on platform. Demonstrate safe dipping techniques. Ensure easy access to safety poles. Leader to carry throw-line in safety sack. Slippery surfaces Slipping / falling into Children 1 2 2 Verbal warning. No running on reserve, maintain lake/ ponds netting on platforms and board-walks to provide non-slip surface.

Pond dipping nets Knocks from Children 3 1 3 Warn to take care and be aware of who around handles/heads when them/near end of net etc. Limit number of people children working in close using nets at any one time eg 2 nets per group of proximity to one another. 6 children. Split large classes between more than one pond dipping platform to provide space. Pond water Potential infection from Children 1 3 3 Verbal warning of dangers of pond water at start Weils disease via open of activity. Warn not to put fingers in mouths cuts or putting hands in whilst dipping. Cover fresh/open cuts with Probability: 1= unlikely, 2=probable, 3= very likely. Severity: 1= minor, 2=hospital, 3=fatal Brackets indicate revised score once proposed action has been taken mouth during dipping. ‘micro-pore’ tape nor disposable gloves before dipping. Wash hands before eating. Great water boatman Bites on hands if touch Children Warn that some pond minibeasts will bite them if pond minibeasts 1 1 1 touched and therefore that we do not touch them. Probability: 1= unlikely, 2=probable, 3= very likely. Severity: 1= minor, 2=hospital, 3=fatal Brackets indicate revised score once proposed action has been taken

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Who might 1. 2. Hazard Risk be harmed P Severity Analysis Proposed action r o b a bl e Frequency Damaged wire mesh on dipping Wounds from wire poking all 2(1) 2(1) 4(1) Check mesh regularly for damage/trip hazards platforms in knees whilst kneeling and secure where neded. Replace section along to pond dip. Tripping over front of platform with rubber matting. loose section of mesh. Wet floor in classrooms due to Slipping over all 2(1) 1(1) 2(1) Verbal warning. Mop up spillages immediately spillages. and signpost, no running.

Lab stools/chairs Tripping over/falling off Children 2 (1) 2 (1) 4 (1) Put stools under tables when not sitting on them. Ensure children sitting ‘properly’ on stools/chairs with all legs on floor.

Using Electrical apparatus e.g Electrocution from All 1 (1) 3 (1) 3 (1) Annual electrical safety check of all apparatus. video microscope, flexicam, touching Keep full pond dipping trays away from plug computer etc for pond related equipment/plugs/cables sockets and wires etc. Turn off equipment when activities etc with wet hands/ not in use. Use child proof socket protectors in spilling water onto unused plug sockets. Dry hands before using equipment etc. equipment.