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1 Risk Assessment 2016 Here at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park we consider the Health and Safety of our visitor s utmost priority. We have regular checks in place to ensure that the farm and its equipment is assessed and kept in good condition for all to enjoy. Parent/Group Leaders are responsible for the well fare and supervision of children in their care on and around the park, even if there are farm staff present. Any First Aid will be responsibility of the Parents or Group Leaders Condition Potential Hazard Risk Preventative Measures

2 Uneven Surfaces LiKer LeL Floors, Paths and Surfaces Sprains & Falls Sharp Objects Slips. Trips and Falls Level site: Maintained regularly removing any potenaal hazards. Regular checks to remove objects Regular site inspecaons by staff looking for any dangerous condiaons. Indoor Play Zone Condi2on Poten2al Hazards Risk Preventa2ve Measures

3 Behaviour Aggressive behaviour Children colliding with each other Misuse of equipment Playing at bokom of slide Daily Risks Sharp edges e.g.: glasses, wire, badges Loss of shoes/clothing Dirty/wet surfaces Soiling/transferable bacteria Play frame Wear and Tear NeWng Padding around edging worn InAmidaAon Impact/bruising Cuts/bruises Upset parents/children Slipping/infecAon Injury Entanglement Knocks/bruises High High Covers all this sec2on There are rules in place within the play zone, which monitors will enforce. Children with bad or dangerous behaviour will be warned and ulamately could be removed. Signs state that the Parent/Group leaders are responsible for supervision even if there is 4 Kingdoms staff present. Some accidents are likely by nature and any measures will be taken accordingly. Any items that are not suitable to be worn in the play area will be advised and asked to remove if necessary. Any items are lel at own risk. Lost property box is provided near entrance. A staff member will regularly check for any accidents and will clean with ana bacterial wash. Area will be sealed off unal clean. Regular inspecaons are made of play equipment by staff looking for any damage or dangerous condiaons, any faults are reported and arrangements are made for repair. Periodic checks to maintain safety Regular inspecaon replaced if worn

4 Stepping out/in trailer Land Train Ride Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Tripping on to carriage Entrance doors Fall from moving train WaiAng public Cuts/bruises/breaks Cuts/bruises/breaks Trapped finger Doors opening during ride Cuts/bruises Crushing High Safety chains covering exit. Verbal warning. Exit supervised by an adult. Supervision standing by. Staff generally shuts all doors for passengers Regular maintained locks, replaced if damaged or broken Safety signs and verbal instrucaons to stay seated throughout the ride. Segregated area for waiang public, fenced of area for rid.

5 Animal Barns/pens and BoHle Feeding Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures

6 Public grooming/animal Handling Cleaning equipment lel out Children falling off benches during feeding Ame Gates/fencing around pens, children falling IngesAon of germs from handling food or animals Fresh animal droppings Animal Movement around farm Nips or bites/scratches/ kicked Knocked over Falling/tripping Break/bruises Falling InfecAon InfecAon/slipping Tripping/knocking High Warnings are given to adults and children before each session and upon entrance, on what to do and not to do also what signs to look out for. Children are not allowed to use any of the equipment. Feeding from hands is allowed but warnings are given to not put hands or fingers in animal s mouths. Supervision by staff during hander ling sessions. Any animals showing aggressive behaviour are removed from site. Any cuts are washed with anabacterial wash. All cleaning equipment locked in secure area Adult support during handling and feeding. Verbal instrucaons to prevent risks. Signs situated on fencing to prevent climbing. Robust fencing around enclosures. Hand wash faciliaes with anabacterial soap is provided and verbal warnings are given to everybody to wash hands aler touching any animals. Any droppings in yard are cleared immediately and area washed down. Regular mucking out is done to avoid any build up of manure. Staff to supervise any movement. Public are not allowed to lead any animals. Warnings are given so people can

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8 Animal Handling Pony/Donkey Rides Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures Falling from pony/donkey WaiAng children hurt Bites/Kicks/Knocks Cuts/bruises/breaks Kicked/knocked Coin Operated Cars & Orbital Cars Staff will supervise and verbal instrucaons will be given. Staff will supervise at Ames. Safety helmets will be worn at all Ames. Parents or Guardian to walk along side. Verbal instrucaons will be given to children to remain seated unal asked to move for their turn. Constant warning given to children or move around. Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures

9 Moving parts worn or broken Feet trapped under vehicles Impact from other vehicles Falling off vehicles Track Trapped Fingers/cuts/ crushing Bruising/crushing Bruising/cuts Bruising/cuts Cuts/scrapes /High low Regular staff inspecaons looking for damage or dangerous condiaons. Children advised to stay off designated track Signs staang no bumping or pushing Signs staang parents have sole responsibility for children SiWng is enclosed on bumping or pushing. Parental supervision advised at all Ames. Side Barriers to control route. Visual checks made of track for any debris, cleared if needed. Sandpit Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measure Sand being thrown Fencing Worn Rubbish Going into eyes and mouths Cuts/splinters Sharp Objects /High Parental supervision advised. If seen by member staff verbal warning will be given. Regular visual checks repaired when required Cleaned on a regular basis and rubbished removed Trampolines

10 Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measure Falling Trapped Limps Bumping into other people Cuts/bruises Twists/cuts/bruises Twist/cuts/bruises All trampolines are situated on grassed areas. ProtecAve newng and padding around all trampolines All trampolines have padding protecang them from the springs. Parental supervision, safety signs, only two children at a Ame allowed on our trampolines

11 Bouncy Castle/Assault Course Condi2on Poten2al Hazards Risk Preventa2ve Measures Movement of Bouncy Castle Tripping on external ropes Slipping on edge Tripping on mawng Mains lead & Fan Falling, Knocks, Bruises Tripping, Knocks, Bruises, Grazes Falling, Bruises Graze, Bruises Burns, Shocks Outdoor Play/Kinghtsbridge Village Anchor points to the wall and floor Ae down bouncy castle securely. All ropes are Aed towards the back of the castle away main play and walk areas. Due to it being situated on grass, and mawng at the entrances Parental/Guardian supervision advised. All equipment is boxed in so the public cannot touch it. All wires are out of sight. Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures

12 Edges/Corners worn or sharp Slipping on steps Falling from climbing frame/ Ariel runway/swings Knocks, Splinters Cuts, Bruises Cuts, Knocks, Bruises High Peddle Cars / Electric Go- Karts Regular inspecaon plus visual checks by staff for any damage or dangerous condiaons. Parental supervision advised. CauAon when wet. Play bark surface surround climbing frame to minimum depth requirements Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures

13 Moving parts worn or broken Feet trapped under vehicles Impact from other vehicles Falling off vehicles Track Electrical risk Trapped Fingers/cuts/ crushing Bruising/crushing Bruising/cuts Bruising/cuts Cuts/scrapes ElectrocuAon /High Regular staff inspecaons looking for damage or dangerous condiaons. Children advised to stay off designated track Signs staang no bumping or pushing Signs staang parents have sole responsibility for children SiWng is enclosed on bumping or pushing. Parental supervision advised at all Ames. Side Barriers to control route. Visual checks made of track for any debris, cleared if needed. All electrical point covered and regularly checked. All bakeries have safety covers. All cars checked and maintained regularly

14 Food Barn & GiT Shop Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures Food ContaminaAon Food/drink serving area Wet Floor Possible sharp/ protruding edging Unstable stock/stacking Poisoning Burns Slipping Knocks, Injuries Falling High Regular Cleaning and disinfecang of tables, chairs & kitchen surfaces including tables. Strict hygiene rules in place. Checks on operaaon of chilling equipment. Regular inspecaons by Environmental Health. All staff working in kitchen received food hygiene training. AnA bacterial hand- wash in place for staff. Colour coded chopping boards. Hot food is carried on trays, public are warned that products are hot. Hot drinks are served in appropriate cups. All areas are wiped down with ana bacterial wash. Any spillages cleaned at once and wet floor noace put in place when necessary. Visual checks and make safe if required. RE- arrange to safer posiaon.

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16 General Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures

17 Outside Fencing Wet paths and banks Ponds, Lakes, River Fire Smoking Electrical fire Emergency Arrangements Splinter, Trapped, Cuts Slipping Drowning Fire especially in dry condiaons High High Signs saying no climbing allowed. Visual checks, And fixed when required. Higher risk during winter months, cauaon should be taken in wet weather. Parental Supervision. Warning signs. Life buoys situated around all water. Designated smoking areas. Sand buckets provided. All electrical equipment tested regularly. Regular fire safety inspecaon undertaken by staff. Emergency procedures developed and staff regularly trained. Fire exanguishers placed throughout the farm, Regularly checked. Adequate fire signage. Adequate means of escape. Emergency procedures in place, and well trained staff.

18 First Aid On site first aid Other Emergencies Missing Children Escaped Animals Electrical risk Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures ElectrocuAon Crazy Golf We don t supply first aid or supply first aid kits to any member of the public. Employees are in conanual contact to assist. Missing person s procedure in place. Staffs are in conanual contact. Escaped animal s procedure in place. All electrical point covered and regularly checked. Condi2on Poten2al Hazard Risk Preventa2ve Measures

19 Slips trips and falls Misuse of equipment Person hit by ball Bad behaviour Graze, Bruises Knocks, Bruises Bruises High Rules on display Parental supervision Clear paths Parental supervision. Safety Notice Rules on display Parental supervision One ball per person Parental supervision Rules on display

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