Health & Safety
Take care of yourself and others to avoid injury or upset (first aid is in the shed and emergency contact details in the purple file in shed).
There are hazards in the garden so be particularly careful when handling sharp objects like knives, secateurs, garden forks, bamboo canes and when up ladders. Please keep all knives and secateurs on the top tiers of the storge unit in the shed (less easy for children to reach).
In addition, keep hoses, netting and bricks as tidy as possible as tripping on these items are risks.If at the garden on your own it is wise to let others know you are there.
Call for help if needed – dial 999 in an emergency; Dial the NHS on 111 if it is not an emergency but you still need medical advice. You can ring Lynsted Park House 01795 521145, they may be able to help.
The purple file has a list of member’s emergency contacts.
The purple file has a list of any medical condition that members have agreed to disclose.
First Aid – red box of medical supplies is on the dresser in the shed (top shelf). If you use something from the box, please let the group know via Whatsapp, so it can be replaced. There is a first aid manual with the box.
Be mindful of your own safety when assisting others.
Accident and Near Miss recording must be completed - to mitigate future disasters – BOOK beside the purple file.
A list of LCKG members with first aid certification is in the purple file (there may not always be someone at the garden with first aid knowledge)
Prior to an Event with outside visitors a Risk Assessment should be completed before hand and reviewed after the event
Steps should be taken to protect members and create a safe environment with regard to COVID-19 (and future pandemics). Hand sanitiser and masks are available in the shed – top shelf of dresser. Wearing gloves, social distancing and cleaning of tools, or simply using your own tools, are all additional strategies that can be used
Respect the health of the landscape, wildlife and property around you. Don’t leave litter. Avoid any unnecessary use of either electricity or water. Don’t leave car engines running or drive on verges or grass in wet conditions.
Single use plastic is not allowed, please avoid this. There are plastic items at the garden but they are durable and long term. If you aren’t sure about an item of plastic please just ask.
Please do not share the padlock code with anyone outside the group (the gate will be unlocked on open days and events) and remember to relock the gate if you are the last to leave the garden.
Review Health and Safety annually or following an incident