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21 20 Pack Authority Park Information National Warden 1 Voluntary Snowdonia Content Important Contacts ................................................................................................................................. 3 DEALING WITH A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ON THE MOUNTAIN ............................................................... 3 Dealing with Difficult Behaviour .............................................................................................................. 5 Kit List ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Daily Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Routes up Snowdon ................................................................................................................................ 8 Llanberis Path......................................................................................................................... 8 PyG Track ............................................................................................................................. 11 Miners Track ........................................................................................................................ 14 Visitor FAQ’s .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix 1 – Risk Assessments ............................................................................................................. 18 Risk Assessment for Footpath Patrol ................................................................................... 18 Risk Assessment for Litter Picking ....................................................................................... 20 Risk Assessment for Blood Bourne Diseases ....................................................................... 22 Appendix 2 - Patrol Routes .................................................................................................................... 23 Llanberis Path....................................................................................................................... 23 PyG & Miners ........................................................................................................... 24 2 Welcome to the Snowdon Voluntary Warden Team! Thank you for taking part in the Snowdon Voluntary Wareden Scheme! The work you carry out on the mountain is immensely valuable and you play a key part in protecting the landscape and helping others enjoy the countryside in a safe and respectable way. Before heading out on the mountain, please have a read through of the following information, and remember to get in touch if you have any questions! Important Contacts Name Job Title Contact Bethan Wynne Jones Area Warden (Snowdon) Mobile: 07807 795 261 (Main Contact) Office: 01286 872 555 Email: [email protected] Alun Gethin Jones Assistant Area Warden (Snowdon) Mobile: 07900 267 505 (Main Contact) Office: 01286 827 555 Email: [email protected] Dilwyn Williams Pen y Pass Site Manager Phone: 01286 872 555 Email: [email protected] Adam Daniel Head of Warden Service Phone: 01766 772 232 Email: [email protected] Important note: The wardens listed below can often be out of phone signal – if you can’t get hold of them always leave a message so that they can get back to you 3 Dealing with a Medical Emergency on the Mountain 1. Make sure that you are not putting yourself in danger by dealing with the incident 2. Gather as much information as you can about the injuries and cause of the incident 3. If the casualty has fallen from any significant height or is complaining of back/neck pain or tingling/numbness in the limbs, immobilize their head by placing one hand on each side of their head (over their ears) and keep their head as still as possible. If a back injury is suspected do not move the casualty unless they are in immediate danger. 4. Make the casualty as comfortable as possible and make sure they are kept warm and dry 5. Administer first aid only if you feel comfortable doing so. 6. Decide whether to call out mountain rescue 7. Gather the following information before dialing 999: i. Details of the incident ii. Name, sex and age of casualty iii. Nature of injuries and any medical conditions/medication iv. Number of people in the group v. Grid reference and location description 8. If you are out of signal one volunteer will need to take the above information and find a good signal spot using the phone/radio signal map 9. Dial 999, request the police and then ask for mountain rescue. Stay in signal until all the necessary arrangements have been made. 10.Return to the casualty group and relay the information. 11.Wait for rescue; put on high-vis vests; make sure that all loose items are secured if a helicopter rescue is likely. 12.You may then want to accompany the rest of the group back down to the car park For all other incidents use the contact details supplied in the ‘Important Contacts’ section above ALL EMERGENCY INCIDENTS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO Bethan Wynne Jones BY E-MAIL OR PHONE AS SOON AS IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE. 4 Dealing with Difficult Behavior Occasionally you will come across visitors behaving in an antisocial way – dropping/leaving litter, camping etc. You are not expected to deal with these incidents and often just your presence and a stern look will deter antisocial behavior. However please report any such incidents to the Snowdon Warden on duty via e-mail or phone. Kit List The following is a recommended kit list, but you can tweak it to your own requirements: Comfortable and Sturdy Waterproof Trousers Waterproof Coat Walking Boots Hat and Gloves Spare Layers Warn Layers Lunch Plenty of Water Fully Charged Mobile Phone Sunglasses and Sun cream The following equipment will be provided by the National Park and will need to be picked-up at Pen y Pass in the morning. If you are running low on supplies or if there are any of the following items are missing please let Bethan know: Foil blanket 1:25000 OS (OL17) Map of Compass, whistle and torch Snowdon High vis vest Bottles of spare water First Aid Kit Phone/radio signal map Disposable gloves Bin bags You will also need to pick up the following from Pen y Pass each day: Weather Report Train Times Info Fully Charged Radio 5 Daily Schedule Footpath Patrol 8:30 am Meet at Pen y Pass – briefing and pick up kit; agree on return time; update duty warden with medical info/next of kin details 9:00 am Team A: Drive down to Llanberis and park at Snowdon Mountain Railway. Call in at railway office to provide with car reg. Patrol of Llanberis path inc. litter pick and clearing of any drains as necessary. Return to Llanberis then Pen y Pass. Team B: PyG track to summit inc. litter pick. One hour in summit cafe. Return to Pen y Pass via Miners track. 3:00 pm De-brief at Pen y Pass with duty Warden. 3:30 pm Finish. • For details of the routes to be followed see Appendix. • Assigned routes should be stuck to, and if deviation/change to route is required for whatever reason then the duty Warden for that day should be informed at the earliest possible opportunity. • Prior to leaving Pen y Pass, ensure that the details of the route you will be taking and the time you expect to return are recorded. • Ensure that you have with you all of the items on the kit list. • If you have not returned 1 hour after your agreed return time and no call has been received to inform the duty warden of a delay, Mountain Rescue will be called out, so make sure you are back on time or let the duty Warden know if you’re delayed. Buddy system for Footpath Patrol Procedure 1. At the start of the day check in at Pen y Pass. Here you will be briefed on your duties for the day by the duty Warden. Carry out a radio check before departure and again whilst on the route. Ensure that your mobile is fully charged. Make sure that if any changes are made to your plan during the day that you let the duty Warden know at the earliest possible opportunity. A finish time will be agreed for you to check back in at Pen y Pass, again make sure that you adhere to the 6 time agreed and let the duty Warden/Pen y Pass Manager know asap if you are likely to be back later than planned. 2. At the end of the day check back in at Pen y Pass to let them know that you are finishing. 3. If volunteer is overdue by one hour after the agreed return time, and no radio/mobile contact can be made then duty Warden to notify Mountain Rescue. Procedure for duty Warden 1. In the morning run through a plan with the Volunteer Wardens to ensure you know where they are going and what time they are returning. Also take note of their names, mobile numbers, next of kin any relevant medical info. 2. At the end of the day the Volunteer Wardens will check back in with you. 3. If a team does not return within the agreed time, first ring their mobiles, if no answer, telephone the summit building (if relevant) to see when they were last there. Check your answer-phone. 4. If the Volunteer Warden(s) have not returned safely, or you have no message one hour after the arranged return time then Mountain Rescue should be notified. 7 Routes up Snowdon Llanberis Path Distance: 9 miles (14½Km) (there & back). Ascent: 3,199ft (975 metres). Time: About 6 hours (there & back). Start/Finish: Far end of Victoria Terrace, Llanberis,
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