9. Potential Hazards Identified Possible Outcome Control Measures a) Location Uneven/wet ground Slips, trips, falls Wear appropriate footwear and work alone Strong currents/ deep water Areas with strong currents/ Rivers/lakes may cause loss of footing and deep water should be avoided. result in drowning Life jackets should be worn at all times Steep banks may pose a risk Areas that present a particular danger, i.e. high cliffs, steep and unstable banks should be avoided Unknown substrate Unseen hazards present on the Field site should be inspected river bed may cause injury prior to work commencing. (cuts, scratches, etc) Workers should keep a watchful eye for any hazards. If substrate stability unknown, probe ahead with a walking stick/ ranging pole Becoming lost / disorientated Wear high visibility clothing. Carry maps, mobile phone, compass, torch and whistle b) Weather Strong winds, heavy rainfall or Exposure causing illness Obtain weather forecasts. Wear extreme low temperatures appropriate all weather clothing. If hypothermia strikes, rest, replace wet clothing and lie victim in a horizontal position in a survival bag Strong sun Sunburn/dehydration Apply a high factor sun cream. Wear a hat with a brim or peak, sunglasses and cover skin from sun where possible. Drink water regularly c) Transport/Vehicles Any person using the University vehicles must be registered with the School Accidents may occur travelling to Accident/ injury Ensure driver and passengers and from field site are wearing a seatbelt and care is traveling between sites. Car/truck being un-roadworthy Accident/ injury Check vehicle is roadworthy before commencing on the fieldwork each day lights, – water, windscreen wipers and washer, oil, fuel, tyres. Appropriate insurance, road tax and MOT Off road driving Accident/ injury Off road driving only by staff licensed and registered with School for such activities d) Health and Fitness
9. Potential Hazards Identified Possible Outcome Control Measures a) Location Uneven/wet ground Slips, trips, falls Wear appropriate footwear and work alone Rivers/lakes Strong currents/ deep water may cause loss of footing and result in drowning Steep banks may pose a risk Areas with strong currents/ deep water should be avoided. Life jackets should be worn at all times Areas that present a particular danger, i.e. high cliffs, steep and unstable banks should be avoided Unknown substrate Unseen hazards present on the river bed may cause injury (cuts, scratches, etc) Field site should be inspected prior to work commencing. Workers should keep a watchful eye for any hazards. If substrate stability unknown, probe ahead with a walking stick/ ranging pole Becoming lost / disorientated Wear high visibility clothing. Carry maps, mobile phone, compass, torch and whistle b) Weather Strong winds, heavy rainfall or extreme low temperatures Exposure causing illness Obtain weather forecasts. Wear appropriate all weather clothing. If hypothermia strikes, rest, replace wet clothing and lie victim in a horizontal position in a survival bag Strong sun Sunburn/dehydration Apply a high factor sun cream. Wear a hat with a brim or peak, sunglasses and cover skin from sun where possible. Drink water regularly c) Transport/Vehicles Any person using the University vehicles must be registered with the School Accidents may occur travelling to and from field site Accident/ injury Ensure driver and passengers are wearing a seatbelt and care is traveling between sites. Car/truck being un-roadworthy Accident/ injury Check vehicle is roadworthy before commencing on the fieldwork each day – lights, water, windscreen wipers and washer, oil, fuel, tyres. Appropriate insurance, road tax and MOT Off road driving Accident/ injury Off road driving only by staff licensed and registered with School for such activities d) Health and Fitness