Health and Safety Advice for our Volunteers - Help Please

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We want to put together a set of  hazards and how we can manage them to ensure our safety and the safety of the general public nearby as well as children. Can you suggest any?

Nigel Boldaro our Green Flag Judge has given us the Handbook for his Local Park

In general be aware of:

•   Slopes, particularly in or following wet weather
  
•   Uneven ground
  
•   Woods or large hedges can produce branches at eye poking level
  
•   Brambles, both at eye level and tripping height
  
•   Seats and play equipment
  
•   Roots and stumps
  
•   Dog mess
  
•   River and Navigation
  
  
  
  

Tools  you need to consider

•   Storage in the car
  
•   Safety of carrying tools to work sites
  
•   Safety of using the tool whilst on you own 
  

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Protective Clothing.
Bring sun protection, waterproofs, or wellies, whichever is relevant.
Tree stumps and roots can be quite unforgiving to toes in open sandals.
If doing any sort of practical work - be careful! Be aware of your limitations
YOU ONLY HAVE ONE BACK. 



 Other Potential Hazards

•   Dog Bites
  
•   Tetanus - Suffolk is a high-risk area so ensure that you are up to date with jabs.
  
•   Blackthorn infection - take care when removing thorns should you get one stuck in your skin. A wound where some of the thorn remains embedded in the flesh is liable to become infected and a visit to the doctor should be sought.
  
•   Lyme Disease 
  
•   Leptospirosis 
  
•   Toxocariasis 
  
  Best thing be sensible, wear gloves, wash your hands after working, seek medical advice for any injury