Athena Herd CIC is located at High Lees Farmhouse, Wagon lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PT
| Hazard | Who is at Risk | Likelihood | Risk Evaluation/ Control Measures | Further Reading |
| Equines | Anyone | Low/Medium | Experienced handlers present at all times. Induction and Introduction to equines given to all new people, including clients & visitors engaging with the Athena Herd. Athena Herd members are well trained and assessed regularly for activities. Limited number of people around the Athena Herd members and always supervised by Athena. First Aid Qualification & First Aid boxes on site (clearly labelled with accident book) | Health & Safety Policy |
| Equine Track System | Anyone | Low/medium | Experienced handlers present at all times. Induction and Introduction to equines given to all new people, including clients & visitors engaging with the Athena herd. All clients and visitors to Athena must be accompanied at all times. The track is strictly prohibited otherwise. Athena Herd members are well trained and assessed regularly for activities. Limited number of people around the Athena Herd members and always supervised. First Aid Qualification & First Aid boxes on site (clearly labelled with accident book) | Health & Safety Policy |
| Other animals (Alpacas, Cats, Chickens, Dogs, Pig) | Anyone | Low | Experienced handlers present at all times. Induction and Introduction to animals given to all new people including clients & visitors (if engaging in animal assisted therapy). Animals are well handled, well trained (where applicable) and assessed regularly for activities. Limited number of people around animals in any activity and always supervised by Athena. First Aid Qualification & First Aid boxes on site (clearly labelled with accident book) | Health & Safety Policy |
| Equipment (including quad and trailer, forks, shovels) | Anyone | Low | Induction to yard and facilities in first meeting. Only self employed individuals and regular trained volunteers to access and use equipment. Information provided on equipment safe use before use. Athena notified immediately if danger seen and activity stopped. First Aid Trained Staff & First Aid boxes on site (clearly marked) | Health & Safety Policy |
| Equipment for Activities | Anyone | Low- Medium | Each activity introduced by Athena. Equipment will only be manually handled after explanation provided and guidance on safe use. Equipment is kept clean, well maintained & stored. Athena shall supervise activities at all times. First aid trained staff & first aid equipment on site (clearly signposted). | Health & Safety Policy |
| Muck Heap Area | Anyone | Low/Medium | Muck Heap is fenced off as an area out of bounds. Signs visible to advise no unauthorized admittance. Supervision by Athena at all times. | Health & Safety Policy |
| Hay | Anyone | Low | Hay is fenced off as an area out of bounds. Signs visible to advise no unauthorized admittance. Supervision by Athena at all times. | Health and Safety Policy |
| Fire | Anyone | Low | Fire Assembly Point sign displayed Induction covers fire evacuation procedure Fire evacuation signs visible around site Fire Extinguishers on site No smoking allowed on site. | Health and Safety Policy |
| Allergic Reaction | Anyone | Medium | Health issues should be disclosed at induction Staff’s discretion if any disclosure stops the individual remaining on site First Aid Trained Staff. | |
| Hazardous Substances | Self employed individuals and regular trained volunteers | Low | Access to animal medication is limited which if in stock has been administered by the Vet. These are contained in a locked room signed as no entry. Only Athena, where applicable, has access to weed killer, rat bait, which are contained in a locked room with limited access. | Health and Safety Policy |
| Building Maintenance and Repair | Athena | Low/Medium | Buildings being maintained are not accessible. Maintenance and repair requirements are regularly checked and resolved by Athena. | |
| Uneven Surfaces | Anyone | Low-Medium | Uneven surfaces are everywhere on site. | Health & Safety Policy |
| Staff will give safety instructions during induction & asked not to run anywhere on site & take care. Health and Safety Policy in place Public Liability insurance displayed | ||||
| Hazard | Who is at Risk? | Likelihood | Risk Evaluation Control Measures | Further Reading |
| Rivers/ditches | Anyone | Medium | Safety instructions shall be given during induction & outline that these are not accessible at any time. First Aid Trained Staff & First Aid boxes on site (clearly marked). | |
| Electric Fencing on the mains | Anyone | Low | Signs displayed through site. Induction to yard and facilities in first meeting. First Aid Trained Staff & First Aid Boxes on site (clearly marked). | Health and Safety Policy |
| Parking | Anyone | Low | Vehicles are parked at Athena at owners risk. Signs displayed through the site. | Health and Safety Policy |
| ACTIVITY | NATURE OF ACTIVITY | POTENTIAL HAZARD | RISK MITIGATION | RISK RATING |
| Animal Assisted Learning | Routine care and management. Cleaning of enclosures. Animal Checks Provide food & water. Observation, grooming & petting of animals Invite questions & answers | Bitten Scratched Knocked over Tripping over Trod on Allergic Reaction Infection | Qualified & experienced staff.
Information on Health & Safety provided.
Animals are tame and regularly assessed by Athena. First Aider on site Hand Sanitising facilities. | Low-Medium |
| Activity Days | Routine care and management of animals. Cleaning of enclosures Animal checks Provide food and water. Leading animals. Observation of animals. | Bitten Kicked/knocked over Tripping over Allergic Reaction Infection | Qualified & experienced staff Sensible, well mannered horses. Horses matched to learner confidence and ability. Information on health & safety provided. Supervised at all time First aider on site Hand sanitising Facilities. | Low-Medium |