What is the risk | Who Might be Harmed and How | Level of Risk | Control Measures Implemented | Remaining Risk After Controls | Rabbit holes and uneven ground | All participating and supervising persons | Low | - Hazards pointed out to all and shown
- Obvious areas of concern highlighted and subsequently avoided
- Consideration given for the appropriateness of ‘dark hours’ activities on the island with respect the age and abilities of the participants
- Robust footwear and not flip flops to be worn
| Very Low | Hidden concrete well head | All participating and supervising persons | Low | - Area of activity to avoid the concrete well head so as to reduce the risk of tripping and injury
- Well head kept locked and secure
- Well head identified to all
| Very Low | Poisonous or hazardous plant forms | All participating and supervising persons | Medium | - Paddock is inspected regularly for any such poisonous or irritating plants to help identify potential problems
- Only known frequent plant of concern growing on Lihou is Deadly Nightshade (Berries in late summer/early autumn)
| Low | Accidental Stranding when visiting for just the causeway time only | All participating and supervising persons | Low | - Tide times noted, recorded and observed
- Visual checks made after the low water time
- Barometric air pressure noted prior to trip (low = earlier closing time)
- Time of departure to be timed with a minimum 20 minutes of advertised causeway remaining
- Emergency access to the house should it be required
| Very Low | Injury from loose stone on ruins and walls | All participating and supervising persons | Medium | - No person permitted to climb on walls
- Person not permitted to sit/rest at the base of walls
| Low | Injury caused by any of the above | All participating and supervising persons | Medium | - First aider present during activity and in known location/RV point
- First aid kit situated in the house
- Eye wash in the house
- Defibrillator situated in the house
- Emergency services trained and familiar with the house and island and familiar with both high and low water evacuation should it be required
| Low | What is the risk | Rabbit holes and uneven ground | Who Might be Harmed and How | All participating and supervising persons | Control Measures Implemented | - Hazards pointed out to all and shown
- Obvious areas of concern highlighted and subsequently avoided
- Consideration given for the appropriateness of ‘dark hours’ activities on the island with respect the age and abilities of the participants
- Robust footwear and not flip flops to be worn
| Remaining Risk After Controls | Very Low | What is the risk | Hidden concrete well head | Who Might be Harmed and How | All participating and supervising persons | Control Measures Implemented | - Area of activity to avoid the concrete well head so as to reduce the risk of tripping and injury
- Well head kept locked and secure
- Well head identified to all
| Remaining Risk After Controls | Very Low | What is the risk | Poisonous or hazardous plant forms | Who Might be Harmed and How | All participating and supervising persons | Control Measures Implemented | - Paddock is inspected regularly for any such poisonous or irritating plants to help identify potential problems
- Only known frequent plant of concern growing on Lihou is Deadly Nightshade (Berries in late summer/early autumn)
| Remaining Risk After Controls | Low | What is the risk | Accidental Stranding when visiting for just the causeway time only | Who Might be Harmed and How | All participating and supervising persons | Control Measures Implemented | - Tide times noted, recorded and observed
- Visual checks made after the low water time
- Barometric air pressure noted prior to trip (low = earlier closing time)
- Time of departure to be timed with a minimum 20 minutes of advertised causeway remaining
- Emergency access to the house should it be required
| Remaining Risk After Controls | Very Low | What is the risk | Injury from loose stone on ruins and walls | Who Might be Harmed and How | All participating and supervising persons | Control Measures Implemented | - No person permitted to climb on walls
- Person not permitted to sit/rest at the base of walls
| Remaining Risk After Controls | Low | What is the risk | Injury caused by any of the above | Who Might be Harmed and How | All participating and supervising persons | Control Measures Implemented | - First aider present during activity and in known location/RV point
- First aid kit situated in the house
- Eye wash in the house
- Defibrillator situated in the house
- Emergency services trained and familiar with the house and island and familiar with both high and low water evacuation should it be required
| Remaining Risk After Controls | Low | The risk assessment is a general risk assessment for Lihou Island. It is not exhaustive and should be used in conjunction with a risk assessment written by the user group, making note of any special needs or issues that are specific to that group.
For further information or to comment, please contact the warden on: email – info@lihouisland.com or call Mobile – 07781 120421