Health And Safety Risk Assessment

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HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT
SCHOOL / GROUP VISITS
The leaders of all schools/groups visiting Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Cavern should read and familiarize themselves with this document.
In line with statutory Health and Safety Legislation, Poole’s Cavern has carried out a
risk assessment for schools /groups visiting the site.
In the tables below we have set out potential hazards and how, with the assistance
of leaders, we intend to reduce those risks.
CAR PARK:
CO
Moving Vehicles
Leaders should supervise their
LOW
party off bus & into the
reception area.
VISITOR CENTRE
Fire.
Site fully alarmed, regularly
LOW
tested. Staff trained in
emergency procedures.
Fire Assembly Point at far end
of car park.
Slips & Trips.
Daily site safety inspection
LOW
Regular maintenance.
Cleaning/spillage/house-
keeping procedures.
exhibition
Groups should be supervised
LOW
in the exhibition, whilst using
interactive displays and
viewing A/V presentations
CAVE TOUR:
Introductory Briefing
LOW
Safety advice & briefing given
to schools/groups, by guide.
Getting Lost.
Tours guided at all times.
LOW
Group together at all times.
Feeling Unwell.
First aid equipment on
LOW
site. Group leader should
escort ill person from cave
with direction from the cavern
guide.
Hitting Head.
Extra illumination & verbal
LOW
warnings in narrower/lower
passages. All Incidents
reported, leading to any
necessary procedural review.
First Aid
equipment on site.

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