Hazard Identification Sheet

This Hazard Awareness Sheet is provided to all visitors as a guidelinedesigned as an information source for members of the public and an aid forteachers and Community Group Leaders when completing their own Risk Assessments.

Please note: This is not a Risk Assessment.Teachers and supervisors of educational parties and Community Groups areresponsible for the actions of children and young people in their care whilst at Killhope and all group leaders/teachers should undertake their own risk assessment prior to the visit

Hazard Identified	Who May be affected	Control Measures
Ford Crossing at entrance to site - various levels of water due to flow from the adjacent stream	All Visitors	Care should be taken when approaching the site. The ford is signed 'closed' on the rare occasions when water levels are too high. There is alternative pedestrian access to the site. Visitors are encouraged to phone ahead to check weather/water conditions.
Vehicle movement in the Car Park area. Cars/buses	All Visitors	Designated parking facilities as you enter the site. Disabled parking available directly outside the Visitor Centre. The layout of the car park prevents excessive speeds on site.
Mine Tour. There is a low roof in one area, dark, uneven floors, running water on ground in some areas.	Visitors may need to stoop for a short period of time at the start of the tour	Staff members lead the optional Mine Tour and operate under the strict health and safety requirements of the Mines and Quarries Act. The Mine is naturally ventilated. Protective equipment is provided: Hard hats and battery operated mine lamps. Wellington boots are also provided if you do not have your own. Note: All wellingtons are regularly disinfected. Maintenance staff carry out safety checks twice daily. Water levels are checked before tours enter the mine.
Outdoor ground surfaces are constructed of a variety of materials: timber, gravel, tarmac etc which some visitors may find difficult to negotiate.	Visitors with low mobility.	The Visitor centre and adjacent pathways are flat. There is a wheel chair and one mobility scooter on site. Visitors are instructed in the use of the latter, informed of areas where it cannot be taken and sign to confirm they understand the limitations of the equipment and accept responsibility for it. They are advised not to take it beyond the permanently staffed areas of the museum. There is a push-chair friendly route that can be used.
Particles from manufactured lead artefacts may be harmful if ingested. Some objects may also be heavy and have occasional sharp edges. Galena (Lead sulphide) the raw material used in the washing floor activity may be harmful if ingested or dust is inhaled.	All visitors	All manufactured lead products are kept in plastic bags or kept out of reach of visitors. The condition of the handling collection is carefully monitored by staff. Hands should be washed immediately if the are cut from handling these objects and first aid must be sought which is provided on site. Safety goggles are provided when children are using hammers to break up rocks. Site staff give verbal warnings about safe use of equipment and carrying out activities. Cuts on hands are to be covered by a water proof dressing prior to handling the galena. Disposable vinyl gloves are available on request for handling the galena. There are strict requirements on site to prompt you to wash your hands and face if necessary. Hands should also be washed prior to eating, drinking and smoking. Visitors must avoid any hand to mouth contact during demonstartions. This applies to Parents/carer and group leaders to ensure visitors in their party, particularly young children avoid this until hands are washed thoroughly. Please note this is a no smoking site. Food must not be consumed on the washing floor.
Lit candles are placed in locations around the site (most out of reach of the public) Coal fires in the mine shop and managers office, with risk of burns to self or clothing.	All visitors	All fires are protected by fire guards. Staff position themselves nearest the candle if not out of reach and give advice about candles and fires.
There are streams, watercourses and reservoirs throughout the site where there are possible slip/fall injuries, drowning.	All visitors	Instructions are given on site on safety around the water. Children are to be supervised at all times. Life belts are positioned around the reservoir.
Many sets steps are outdoors, some quite steep and may be slippery in wet weather.	All visitors.	Stairs have handrails, however there are some steps around the site (e.g. on trails) that do not. The site leaflet identifies these trails and staff give guidance.
Machinery at the Water Wheel, in the Jigger House and various other locations may be functioning/moving that could cause trap or impact injuries if standing too close. There are other various pieces of old equipment (non - working) placed around site that may be bumped into or tripped over.	All visitors	Instructions are provided by staff on site and working machinery is kept behind barriers. Adults/ teachers must ensure children they are supervising behave in the correct manner and adhere to site rules. Warning sighs near this type of machinery is visible.
Walls, trees, fences etc are inviting for children to climb	Children and young people	Adults/teachers must ensure children they are supervising do not attempt to climb these.