FSC Site Working Information Card: Whixall Moss Issued: 10/1/19 By: CT To be read in conjunction with OCOP P01, and OCOP P01: App. 1 – Generic Out of Classroom Risk Assessment App. 2 – Generic Environment Risk Assessment – rural, freshwater App. 3 – Generic Activity Risk Assessments – soil analysis Site Specific Risk Assessment (see below) Learning Location: Preston Montford Field Centre Address: Preston Montford, Shropshire, SY4 1DX Tel: 01743 852040 Duty Phone number: 07977 059538 Other contacts: n/a Site Information In the event of an accident / incident: Site description: Part of the Fenn’s, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses (SSSI) complex straddling England and Wales. Third largest lowland peat bog in England – large carbon store. Site has suffered from commercial peat cutting over the last 200 years. Nearest Dwelling & Phone: House by Morris bridge. 1 Roving Bridge, Whixall, Whitchurch SY13 2RT, UK Stay calm and decide how best to manage the situation Ensure Safety and Welfare of whole group Deal with immediate Injuries Evacuate or phone 112 / 999 Phone Preston Montford Complete Incident Card Nearest Hospital / Doctor: Whitchurch Community Hospital, SY13 1NT, 01948 666292 Access: From Ellesmere, A495 to Welshampton – At Welshampton (opposite Sun Inn), take right turn B5063, signposted to Whixall NNR & Wem. Just after Horse & Jockey pub, turn left towards Whixall. Follow road until you get to the Morris bridge turn off on left (signposted Whixall NNR) Minibus: Park in public car park by Morris Bridge. Coach cannot access the public carpark. Must park in layby just before the swing bridge on approach road. Access rights: Natural England: email Senior Reserves Manager Pete Bowyer: Peter.Bowyer@naturalengland.org.uk or call 01948 880362 for permission. Grid reference / Postcode: SJ 48993 35878 SY13 2RT Mobile phone coverage: EE – low in car park, better in middle of site. Special equipment required: Reaching pole for water lifesaving & insect repellent. Hazard Outcome Score Likelihood Score Risk Score Control Measures Adders 2 1 Stay on paths and wear sturdy footwear. (First aid is to keep calm & still to prevent venom moving, loosen clothes and jewellery - phone 999) Page 1 of 3

FSC Site Working Information Card: Whixall Moss Issued: 10/1/19 By: CT To be read in conjunction with OCOP P01, and OCOP P01: App. 1 – Generic Out of Classroom Risk Assessment App. 2 – Generic Environment Risk Assessment – rural, freshwater App. 3 – Generic Activity Risk Assessments – soil analysis Site Specific Risk Assessment (see below) Learning Location: Preston Montford Field Centre Address: Preston Montford, Shropshire, SY4 1DX Tel: 01743 852040 Duty Phone number: 07977 059538 Other contacts: n/a Site Information In the event of an accident / incident: Site description: Part of the Fenn’s, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses (SSSI) complex straddling England and Wales. Third largest lowland peat bog in England – large carbon store. Site has suffered from commercial peat cutting over the last 200 years. Nearest Dwelling & Phone: House by Morris bridge. 1 Roving Bridge, Whixall, Whitchurch SY13 2RT, UK Stay calm and decide how best to manage the situation Ensure Safety and Welfare of whole group Deal with immediate Injuries Evacuate or phone 112 / 999 Phone Preston Montford Complete Incident Card Nearest Hospital / Doctor: Whitchurch Community Hospital, SY13 1NT, 01948 666292 Access: From Ellesmere, A495 to Welshampton – At Welshampton (opposite Sun Inn), take right turn B5063, signposted to Whixall NNR & Wem. Just after Horse & Jockey pub, turn left towards Whixall. Follow road until you get to the Morris bridge turn off on left (signposted Whixall NNR) Minibus: Park in public car park by Morris Bridge. Coach cannot access the public carpark. Must park in layby just before the swing bridge on approach road. Access rights: Natural England: email Senior Reserves Manager Pete Bowyer: Peter.Bowyer@naturalengland.org.uk or call 01948 880362 for permission. Grid reference / Postcode: SJ 48993 35878 SY13 2RT Mobile phone coverage: EE – low in car park, better in middle of site. Special equipment required: Reaching pole for water lifesaving & insect repellent. Hazard Outcome Score Likelihood Score Risk Score Control Measures Adders 2 1 Stay on paths and wear sturdy footwear. (First aid is to keep calm & still to prevent venom moving, loosen clothes and jewellery - phone 999) Page 1 of 3

Peter Bowyer office – Toilets are available by arrangement. FSC Site Working Information Card: Whixall Moss Peter Bowyer office – Toilets are available by arrangement. N Minibus parking Emergency telephones in case of fire Coach parking in passing place Site Boundary Out of Bounds Out of SWIC Vehicle access Nearest Phone Nearest Dwelling Site Access Public Toilets Parking Road Crossing Pharmacy Petrol Station Page 3 of 3

Peter Bowyer office – Toilets are available by arrangement. FSC Site Working Information Card: Whixall Moss Peter Bowyer office – Toilets are available by arrangement. N Minibus parking Emergency telephones in case of fire Coach parking in passing place Site Boundary Out of Bounds Out of SWIC Vehicle access Nearest Phone Nearest Dwelling Site Access Public Toilets Parking Road Crossing Pharmacy Petrol Station Page 3 of 3