General Risk Assessment. (Page 1 of 3)

Blairdrummond Safari and Adventure Park General Risk Assessment. (Page 1 of 3)

Location Blairdrummond Safari Park. Assessment Date 19/02/15 Review Date 19/02/16 Assessed by Gary Gilmour

Activity or Area A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Hazards RiskAstroglide Category 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 A Cuts/Friction Burns 1-2Sea lion = Low Show 2 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 1 B Unauthorised Access Pet’s farm 2 2 2 3 2 3 5 1 1 3 3 3 2 C Falls From Height 3-5Amusements = Medium 3 2 3 3 2 1 1 4 1 1 3 3 3 D Slip, Trip or Fall Boat Trip 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 E Fire Pedal Boats 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 2 4 1 2 2 2 F Contact With Animal Flying6-9 = HighFox 2 2 4 3 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 2 3 G Transfer of Bacteria/Viruses Adventure Playground 3 2 5 4 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 H Equipment Failure Wild Animal Reserves 1 2 1 1 2 4 2 1 1 4 3 1 1 I Drowning Park 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 J Escaped Animal Severity of the hazard K Vehicle contact L Electrical M Crushing/trapping x = Risk Category N Likelihood of occurrence O P Assessment Persons at risk Bring to the Potential injuries PPE. Requirement Details Attention of (protection) Task or area assessed Employee X Employee X Fatal X Head General Park Other operatives X Visitor X Major X Foot Assessed by Visitors X Contractor X Frequent X Hearing Gary Gilmour Members of the X Parents X Eye Date assessed Public Group leaders X Hand 26/02/14 Young persons X Body Review Date Fall x 26/02/15 Arrest Weather

Description of Hazard Control Measures Risk category- Further Action required Low / medium/high Cuts/friction burns- Public areas checked daily for damage. Astroglide-friction burns Staff trained in damage/fault reporting procedures. Mats provided for Astroglide. low none Trained staff monitor Astroglide.

Unauthorised access Fences are designed to prevent visitor accessing unauthorised areas. Restricted area signs in place. Animal enclosures/staff only areas are locked by staff when not in use. low none CCTV cameras are in use throughout the park.

Fall from height Walk ways, play areas and rides designed to prevent falls from height. Staff trained in ride safety Daily inspections by supervisors / head of section. Play equipment inspected annually by Plant Safety contractor. low none Amusement rides inspected annually and members of the Amusement Device Inspection Procedure Scheme (ADIPS)

Slips, trips and falls Walkways kept clear from obstruction. Staff trained on procedures for keeping walkways clear. Ramps/stairs painted with anti slip paint or anti slip matting installed low none Daily inspection by supervisors / head of section Warning signs used where appropriate (cleaning, spills etc.) Description of Hazard Control Measures Risk category- Further Action required Low / medium/high fire Staff trained in fire evacuation procedures. Fire fighting equipment inspected annually. Fire alarms tested weekly. Fire evacuation procedure given before the start of every Sea Lion show. low none Fire exits/fire routes kept clear.

Animal contact Some animals in Pets Farm are behind single fencing to avoid full body contact hand contact can be achieved. Double fencing at dangerous animal enclosure prevent direct contact. Electric fences behind barrier fences to prevent contact with dangerous animals. low none Awareness leaflet given to visitors on arrival. Viewing areas/platforms provided. Information signs placed throughout the park.

Transfer of bacteria/viruses Awareness leaflet given to visitors on arrival. Faeces samples taken and analysed regularly. low none Worming carried out regularly Hand wash facilities available throughout the park. Signs placed throughout park reminding visitors to wash hands. Catering employees trained in Elementary food hygiene and cleaning procedures. Catering units inspected by EHO current rating PASS.

Equipment Failure Machines and Plant (including boats) inspected annually, safety certificates held at main office. Supervisor daily checks in place. low none Reporting procedures in place for faulty equipment. Amusement rides Amusement Device Inspection Procedure Scheme (ADIPS) inspection carried out yearly. Certificates held at Amusement office. Description of Hazard Control Measures Risk category- Further Action required Low / medium/high Drowning Life jackets provided for all visitors when on the pedal boats. Passengers counted on and of the boat trip. Boats inspected annually by Marine Coastguard Agency. Boats equipped with buoyancy aids. low none Boats equipped with radios for emergency contact. All staff trained and aware of emergency procedures. Buoyancy aids situated along the banks of deep water areas. Warning signs at deep water areas. Buoyancy aids and lifejackets visually inspected regularly for defects by trained staff. Regular boat/splash cat emergency drills carried out. Escaped animal All staff trained in evacuation procedures. Daily checks on enclosures. Armed wardens patrol wild animal sections. low none Double gate system installed in lion section. Control tower controlling electric gates and monitoring animal and vehicle movement. Staff equipped with radios for emergency contact.

Vehicle contact One way system in place(public) Restricted speed limit of 15 miles per hour. low none Park vehicles fitted with reverse audio/warning lights. Restricted deliveries to Restaurant.(access over public walkway) Deliveries controlled/ directed by trained staff. Staff vehicles travelling against one way system use hazard warning lights. Trained staff operate plant vehicles. Pedestrian crossings provided throughout the park clearly marked. During busy periods parking marshals are deployed throughout the park. Electrical Electrical equipment PAT testing ongoing. Visual inspections on equipment by trained staff. Mains units/power switches in non public areas. Weatherproof outdoor sockets used where appropriate. low none Warning signs at mains power locations. Description of Hazard Control Measures Risk category- Further Action required Low / medium/high Crushing/trapping Visitors supervised at fairground rides by trained staff. Barriers in place to prevent access to rides while operating. Barriers in place to prevent unauthorised access when rides unattended. low none Drive through section electric gates fitted with sensors.