The following is our risk management summary. The purpose of this summary is to
satisfy clients that our risk analysis and management schemes are adequately
robust. We emphasise that full risk assessments should be carried out by group
leaders / teachers themselves when organising trips to visit us. We recommend
site pre-visits and groups can naturally inspect any of our documentation on
site as part of their assessment.
PROVIDER/CENTRE DETAILS
AVON TYRRELL ACTIVITY CENTRE (
T: 01425 672347 F: 01425 675108 E: info@ukyouth.org W: www.avontyrrell.org.uk & www.ukyouth.org
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES LICENCE DETAILS
The holding of an Adventure Activities Licence means that we have been
inspected by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS), and our risk
analysis and management systems were found to be at least satisfactory. More
about what holding a licence means can be found at the
website www.aala.org.uk
Reference No: L4014/RO782 Date licence
expires: June 2009
ACCREDITATIONS BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS
BCU GNAS RCD Hampshire County Council Ofsted
These organisations carry out annual approval
inspections/checks on the Centre.
ENFORCING
AUTHORITY FOR HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
New Forest District Council Environmental Health
Department www.nfdc.gov.uk
STAFF COMPETENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Staff are recruited with a suitable level of competency whatever their role
i.e. the right mixture of qualifications and experience. On-going staff
training is an essential part of our operation. Activity staff will either hold
a relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification, a youth work
qualification or a statement of competence signed by an appropriately
experienced and qualified person consistent with the requirements of the
Licensing Regulations. Copies and training records will be available for
inspection on site.
CHILD PROTECTION
Our policy is consistent with current good practice in this area and meets
current statutory requirements – statement and policy available on request.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks are carried out on all centre staff, inc.
enhanced checks on instructional staff.
SUPERVISION
Overall supervision of a group by their own staff/leaders whilst on site at
all times – request 1 leader to 10 participants as a minimum ratio - 1 : 8 if
taking part in activities.
Avon Tyrrell staff are on call at night for emergencies. Reception is open
during the day for enquiries/help.
During activity sessions, AT staff ensure safety during instruction. Request one leader is present for
pastoral/behavioural supervision of group participating.
RISK ASSESSMENTS
Inspected as part of our Adventure Activities Licence – available for
inspection. All assessments for non-AALA covered activities also available –
all reviewed annually or sooner if changes occur.
Our statement of general policy is to:
·
provide adequate control of the health and safety
risks arising from our work activities;
·
consult with our employees on matters affecting
their health and safety;
·
provide and maintain safe plant and equipment;
·
ensure safe handling and use of substances;
·
provide information, instruction and supervision
for employees;
·
ensure all employees are competent to do their
tasks, and to give them adequate training;
·
prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill
health;
·
maintain safe and healthy working conditions;
·
make sure our trustees are given H & S updates
every 6 months and adopt this policy annually; and
·
check, review and revise this policy as necessary
at regular intervals.
INSURANCE
Insurance company SLE (Worldwide) via Maestro
Tasker Insurance Brokers (0207 6234133).
Policy No. s 03L10504 and 04PR0762
Dates of Cover: Renewed May each year
Amount of cover:
Employers liability £10m
Products & Public liability £5m (£10m for Hants, Berks and West Sussex CC)
Further personal accident/possessions/cancellation
cover advised to all visitors in info. pack.
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire certificate not needed under current legislation. We do adhere to Fire
Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999 and the Fire Safety Reform Order
(2006), whereby we assess all our site for fire risks.
Visited by County Fire Officer and also by local Burley station staff annually
– act on their recommendations.
Fire drill carried out for all groups with U16’s in main house and
all groups given welcome safety talk or site info. pack in advance. All
accommodation units annually inspected by and service contract with Wessex Fire
and Security.
TRANSPORT
Not provided – own or local companies transport advised.
EQUIPMENT
All general equipment provided (inc. for activities) will be fit for
purpose and is inspected by competent staff and by outside bodies e.g. AALA or
NGB if relevant. Records of equipment checks will be available for
inspection on site.
SECURITY ARRANGMENTS
Our security arrangements on site are:
Staff available 24hours a day when guests on site via reception or on-call
arrangements. Welcome talks and/or information packs given in advance inc.
emergency contact points and lists. Lockable accommodation, coded door entries,
safes, lockable storage. Regular staff training on all aspects of Health and Safety
inc. security, child protection. Regular liaison with emergency services/LEA.
DECLARATION
I
declare that the information above is accurate
R. L. Bonney (Projects Director, UK Youth, Avon Tyrrell) Date: October 2007