Risk management for group visits
General
Groups are given a safety talk before the visit starts.
There are washbasins with antibacterial soap in all 3 toilets, and a cold-water only one in the picnic area.
The first aid box is in the shop. We recommend that groups make their own First Aid provision in addition.
A strict no-smoking policy is in force.
RISK - Infection from animals
CONTROL - US:
We remove sick and infective animals from visitor contact.
Handling of animals is supervised.
Hand washing facilities provided
CONTROL - YOU
Cover cuts on hands with plasters.
Supervision of hand-washing after touching animals and before eating.
Pregnant women should avoid touching new-born lambs and kids (i.e. little goats!)
RISK - Falls
CONTROL - YOU
Supervision to prevent running & climbing.
RISK - Injury by animal
CONTROL - US:
We allow only safe contact with animals.
CONTROL - YOU
Supervision to ensure:
*No entry to animal pens
*Feeding is done with hands flat and low down relative to the animal.
*no crowding of animals taken out of pens for display purposes.
PICNIC AREA
RISK - Stream - only a couple of inches deep.
CONTROL - YOU
Really no drowning risk, but almost certainly they will get wet. If to stay dry, then supervision required, but choice is yours.
RISK - Falls
Trees span the stream and there are rope swings across the stream
CONTROL - US:
Swing ropes across stream are regularly tested to 100kg.
CONTROL - YOU
Supervision. Although falls are minimal, they are wet!. The decision on what to allow is yours.BACK