Lihou Island
49°27'75N 2°40'0W
Lihou - Paddock Sports
Reference
Created
Created By
Date Last Reviewed
Last Reviewed By
Next Review Date
053
09/05/2008
Richard Curtis
15/04/2024
Steve Sarre
14/04/2025
Reference
053
Created
09/05/2008
Created By
Richard Curtis
Date Last Reviewed
15/04/2024
Last Reviewed By
Steve Sarre
Next Review Date
14/04/2025
- 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 or sandals to be worn
- 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
- The island 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)
- Activity area clearly visible to others and other island users clearly visible to chosen playing area
- Activity must ceased briefly if third parties walk through the area of activity
- Supervisory staff member maintaining an overview of the area and not directly involved with the organisation or participation of the activity
- 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
- 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 or sandals to be worn
- 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
- The island 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)
- Activity area clearly visible to others and other island users clearly visible to chosen playing area
- Activity must ceased briefly if third parties walk through the area of activity
- Supervisory staff member maintaining an overview of the area and not directly involved with the organisation or participation of the activity
- 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
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