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Location: Letterkenny FS - DL11 Rescues - Animals Countersigned: Risk Exposure Hazard Identified Persons who may be Exposed:

Assessment By:

Assessment Date: Risk Rating

REF NO: R08 After Risk Reduction

Activity

Existing Controls

Likelihood

Severity

Overall Risk Rating

Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term)

Likelihood Severity

Overall Risk Rating

Difficult terrain

Manual handling of Approaching the site equipment to rescue site Inclement weather

Wholetime Retained Volunteer/Civil Defence

Pre-planning and Liaison with animal welfare organisations etc. Vehicles only to be taken off road if conditions permit. Safe Systems of work Kinetic lifting techniques training for all personnel. PPE and provide cover for personnel not required to be exposed

Physical injury Rescue - of animals Conducting the rescue Wholetime Retained Volunteer/Civil Defence NonService Personnel

Manual handling

Site of rescue

Cordon off kick zones Lighting The use of lines, harnesses and body protection Liaison with on site specialists Limited personnel in the danger area Veterinary support

Conducting the rescue

Microbial infection

Wholetime Retained Volunteer/Civil Defence NonService Personnel

PPE surgical gloves Personal Hygiene The use of specialist equipment

Responsible Person