HAZARD	WHO IS AT RISK	CONTROLS	FURTHER ACTION NEEDED	LEVEL
Arrival at Ladyland Farm Cars/coaches in car park	All	One adult to disembark from coach first and children line up in pairs. One adult remains on coach to supervise	None	Low
Hygiene: – Washing hand procedure to control bacterial contamination (E.Coli)	All Children are should how to wash hand by Farm Teachers before commencement of trip	Children are informed by Farm Teachers not to put their hands in their mouths and reminded regularly throughout the tour After feeding calves children wash hands in disinfected solution Before lunch children visit toilets to wash hands with disinfectant solution to remove dirt and then with warm water with antibacterial soap, drying hands on paper towels to remove bacteria Do not use antibacterial gel or hand wipes instead of hand washing	School teachers and adults to reinforce as necessary Adults to ensure that all children wash their hands As above	Medium
Hygiene: – Food procedure to control bacterial contamination (E.Coli)	All	No food to be consume during tour. Food consumed in designated areas	Children to be informed of this. Adults to reinforce as necessary	Medium
Restricted Areas e.g. pond, working part of farm, machinery, chemicals	All	Ladyland Farm has clear signs to demarcate restricted areas. Pond area is fenced off	Explain to children before visit that some parts of the farm are off limits and why. Do worksheets requiring children to spot possible hazards before visit. Adults to reinforce during trip

Risk Assessment Ladyland Farm

HAZARD	WHO IS AT RISK	CONTROLS	FURTHER ACTION NEEDED	LEVEL
Infection from Slurry	Those children who already have cuts and grazes	All cuts and grazes to be covered with waterproof plasters	First aiders to be responsible for ensuring this is carried out	Medium
Inappropriate Clothing To protect against stinging nettles, ticks, uneven, slippery walking surfaces, wet weather	All	Suitable footwear – sturdy shoes or wellingtons, no sandals. At the end of visit wellingtons must be replaced with clean footwear for the homeward journey After change of footwear hands must be washed Suitable clothing. Legs covered with tights or trousers. Waterproofs	Letter to be sent to parents before visit to inform them about possible hazards and recommended clothing to protect against these and weather	Medium
Accidents on Site	All	First aider to take kit to farm for minor injuries. Teachers to carry list of emergency phone numbers	Teacher in charge to prepare list of children on trip – Office to add phone numbers to list. Letters to parents to request that any changes are notified	Medium
Allergic reactions to plants, insects or animals	Susceptible groups	Adults to have list of children with known allergies. To take responsibility for inhalers	Letter to parents to request information about children’s allergies	Medium
Illness	Pregnant women	Parent helpers to be informed about possible risk of disease during lambing time	Teachers to inform parent helpers of possible danger	Medium
General Hazards e.g. ditches, barbed wire fences etc.	All	Children to be supervised at all times and reminded to behave appropriately. Teachers to point out hazards	Teacher to reinforce appropriate behaviour	Low
Ride on Trailer	All	Tractor to be driven slowly. Children to hold onto sides. Adults to stand at back. Safety gate to close	Teachers to reinforce appropriate behaviour	Medium