WICKLEWOOD PARISH COUNCIL

Risk Assessment

This summary is to be displayed in Wicklewood Village Hall and on the Public Notice Board.  The purpose of the assessment is to make all persons aware of the presence of various hazards and risks relating to the Village Hall surrounding area (including playing field and play area) owned and administered by Wicklewood Parish Council.  The following hazards have been identified.  Users of the village hall, playing field and / or play area are responsible for reporting immediately any hazards they may observe to the Parish Clerk.  Where a hazard is identified, as described in the attached schedule, any control measures are shown.

Hazard	Control	
		
Presence of vehicular traffic	Warning signs.  No vehicles permitted on the playing field	
		
Adverse ground conditions	Warning signs and inspection, followed by repairs	
		
Electricity supply and electrical	Periodic inspection and maintenance	
		
Presence of heating oil and cleaning fluids	Correct storage and warning	
		
Public Liability	Carry adequate insurance. Regular inspection of play equipment  followed by repairs if necessary	
		
Fire & Theft	Adequate Insurance.  Annual inspection of fire equipment	
		
Dog fouling and disease	No dogs permitted on the playing field	
		
Asbestos	Asbestos inspection.  Register available on site for inspection	
		
Accident on play equipment	Annual full inspection by RoSPA.  Fortnightly inspection by trained Parish Councillor	

Approved at a meeting of Wicklewood Parish Council held on Monday 14th May 2012.  

Signed:   M Gamble
Chairman
Wicklewood Parish Council