1. FSC Site Working Information Card: Whixall Moss
Issued: 18/1/18
By: AM
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. 4 & 5 – 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:
Duty Phone number:
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,
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: Senior Reserves Manager Pete Bowyer: or call for permission.
Grid reference / Postcode: SJ
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)
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2. 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
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