Parish Allotment Risk Assessment
PARISH ALLOTMENT RISK ASSESSMENT
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GARDEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT |
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To the User
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Low
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Trip hazards and injuries caused by blades / spikes
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Careful storage and use of tools and appropriate safety equipment worn.
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To other plot holders |
Low |
Trip hazards and injuries caused by blades / spikes |
Avoid leaving tools and equipment on common allotment pathways. |
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To Children |
Medium |
Children can act unpredictably and become exposed to risk from trip hazards and garden tools. |
It is the responsibility of the plot holder to ensure a level of supervision appropriate to the age of a child |
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TRIP HAZARDS |
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To the User
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Low |
Poorly maintained and blocked paths can be hazardous to anyone in the allotments. |
Plot holders must maintain their own paths and assist in the upkeep of common paths. |
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WATER |
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To Plot holders and visitors
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Low |
Ponds, water butts, and other water harvesting apparatus can be hazardous to young children. |
It is the responsibility of the plot holder to ensure safe and secure water storage facilities and ensure a level of supervision appropriate to the age of a child |
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BONFIRES |
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To Plot holders and visitors
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Low
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There is an inherent danger of fire spreading if left unattended.
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It is the responsibility of the plot holder to ensure a safe burning environment and care taken not to cause a smoke nuisance to other allotment holders or adjoining residential properties. |
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To Children |
Medium |
Children can act spontaneously and unwittingly become at risk of injury.
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It is the responsibility of the plot holder to ensure a level of supervision appropriate to the age of a child |