Hazard Information for teachers Brough of

The Brough of Birsay is situated on a at Birsay, 20 miles NW of off the A966. It can only be reached at low tide. Check tide tables at . The site consists of the ruins of a Pictish and Norse settlement and includes a 12th-century church and a small visitor centre. It is the responsibility of teachers and group leaders to complete a risk assessment prior to any site visit Potential hazards at Brough of Birsay with a group. This is a requirement of most Pedestrian access to site education authorities. The following information is • Risk of other moving cars in car park. intended as a preparatory tool and does not • Steep steps leading to causeway may become slippery. replace a teacher’s or • Access to island is along a concrete causeway and then via a rocky beach with group leader’s own risk a steep concrete slope to the monument. assessment. Please be aware that • Check with monument manager about tides – risk of becoming cut off on the changes in weather may island. affect the risks inherent in an outdoor site. External Hazards Pupils should dress for • Many low walls – trip hazard. outdoors. For more information • Rough ground underfoot with many uneven surfaces. about hazards at the • Steep banks close to entrance. Brough of Birsay, or to arrange a free pre- • Grass and stone underfoot may become slippery when wet. visit, please contact the • Site is close to sea – please supervise pupils closely. monument manager on 01856 751414. Internal Hazards • No internal areas.

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