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A camp site has a few legal requirements: | A camp site has a few legal requirements: | ||
| − | * '''Risk assessments should be made on all activities''' | + | * '''[[Risk assessment|Risk assessments]] should be made on all activities''' |
Here is an example of a risk assessment. [http://www.minimansell.com/risks/Diabolo%20risk%20assessment.pdf Risk Assessment.] | Here is an example of a risk assessment. [http://www.minimansell.com/risks/Diabolo%20risk%20assessment.pdf Risk Assessment.] | ||
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Securing any gas bottles used for heaters, this can be done by a cheap padlock and chain. | Securing any gas bottles used for heaters, this can be done by a cheap padlock and chain. | ||
| − | Ensuring that all access and egress | + | Ensuring that all access and egress is clear of obstacles and trip hazards. |
Entrances to marquees should have fire extinguishers sited close. | Entrances to marquees should have fire extinguishers sited close. | ||
All non intrinsically safe electrical connections should be fixed above ground level. | All non intrinsically safe electrical connections should be fixed above ground level. | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 28 April 2010
A camp site has a few legal requirements:
- Risk assessments should be made on all activities
Here is an example of a risk assessment. Risk Assessment.
- You have an obligation to provide ambient lighting at night.
- You have to have access through the camp site wide enough for a fire engine to gain access.
- You have to provide "adequate" access to individual tents.
- There should also be a fire point available on the campsite with a fire safety sign, 2 fire extinguishers and a means of alerting people.
- Other areas of site safety include;
Securing any gas bottles used for heaters, this can be done by a cheap padlock and chain.
Ensuring that all access and egress is clear of obstacles and trip hazards.
Entrances to marquees should have fire extinguishers sited close.
All non intrinsically safe electrical connections should be fixed above ground level.
