LIKELIHOOD
Standard Risk Assessment No. 9/14
Slight
Code of
practice
Activity
Moth trapping
14
Location/s
Reserves or other sites
with the landowners
permission
Unlikely
Possible
Highly likely
Trivial. No
action
Low.
Control.
Notify later
Medium.
Control.
Notify later
Low.
Control.
Notify later
Medium.
Control.
Notify later
High.
Eliminate
risk or
STOP! and
notify now
Medium.
Control.
Notify later.
High.
Eliminate
risk or
STOP! and
notify now
High.
STOP! and
notify now.
Person/s covered
Staff, volunteers, public
attending the event
SEVERITY
Major
Severe
Carry bag, gloves, wipes, mobile and first aid, torches and spare batteries. Ensure anti-tetanus up to date. Children under 16 should be accompanied.
Common Hazards
Risk
Existing controls
Likelihood
Severity
Risk Rating
Moth traps & generators
Manual handling of heavy
generators
Cables and power supply
Trips, slips, falls, injuries to
body.
Electric shock if cables
unsafe.
Electrical fires - vegetation
catching fire.
Trips over cables
Generator, Tilley lamp and fuel
Burns from hot bulbs,
lamps and generator
exhaust. Fuel fire.
Contamination with fuel eg
on hands
Acid may cause burns
when in contact with skin.
Lead acid batteries for Actinic
traps
Ensure proper/safe lifting. Plan before any
Unlikely
heavy/awkward item is moved. Do not overload.
Ensure cabling is safe and wiring is correct before Unlikely
use. Check cabling for any evidence of damage to
insulation eg from abrasion, burns, or even
gnawing by rabbits. Ensure equipment has been
serviced. Check conditions are suitable. Prevent
rain from contact with electricity supply and ensure
that connections are waterproof. Consider using a
residual current device for extra safety. Use cable
covers where cables cross pathways etc.
Ensure equipment has been serviced. Place lamps Unlikely
in safe and appropriate situation. Use a container
to limit fuel spillage. Wash/clean hands after use.
Carry wipes.
Major
Low
Major
Low
Major
Low
Avoid contact. Use protective equipment as
necessary.
Major
Low
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Unlikely
Follow manufacturers’/suppliers’ instructions.
Unlikely
Do not look directly at bulb. Consider wearing
safety glasses/sunglasses as a precaution. Take
particular care if using the sheet method for
trapping. Allow time for eyes to adjust to darkness
before moving around site.
Check all bulbs for hairline fractures, before use.
Unlikely
Use a rain shield in wet conditions and avoid
getting too close to the trap during heavy rain. Use
of bulb guards is recommended. Ensure that the
bulb coating/glass filter is not cracked or removed.
Replace bulb if damaged. Have gloves and a bag
available so can dispose of broken glass safely
(take to a registered tip).
Major
Low
Major
Low
Danger from inhalation.
Potential risk of explosion.
Harmful when contact with
skin.
May attract wasps and
hornets.
Avoid inhalation and ensure you are in a wellventilated area when using these substances.
Read label on bottle and follow instruction.
Unlikely
Major
Low
Prepare ropes well in advance. Check treated
ropes etc. before touching. Take wipes to clean
hands afterwards.
Possible
Slight
Low
Hornets and bees/wasps
Stinging, biting,
anaphylactic shock.
Major
Low
Animal hazards: stinging/biting
insects, ticks, adders, livestock.
Stings, bites, allergic
reactions, Lyme disease,
bites, kicks. Subsequent
infection.
Slight
Low
Plant hazards: eg pollen;
spores; thorns (brambles,
blackthorn etc); nettles; other
irritant plants.
Lone working (eg when setting
up/collecting equipment)
Hay fever, asthma. Stings,
rash, scratches, thorns,
subsequent infection.
Check traps before collecting moths.
Unlikely
If stung and develop anaphylactic shock go to
hospital immediately.
Use an insect repellent. Identify any hazards before Possible
the event and site the trap away from these if
appropriate (eg livestock, wasp nests). Use an
insect repellent. Wear suitable clothing; check for
ticks after event & know what to do if present.
Identify any hazards before the event and site the
Possible
trap away from these.
Slight
Low
Check weather reports & change/cancel itinerary if Possible
appropriate. Wear appropriate clothing
(waterproofs, boots, hat). Good lone worker
system*. Carry and drink water. Take a colleague if
Slight
Low
MV light bulbs
Potential cumulative
damage to eyes from UV
rays. Dazzle from bright
light source.
MV light bulbs
Damaged bulbs may, on
rare occasions, burst,
scattering glass fragments.
Toxic substances
Killing/preserving fluids such as
ethyl acetate and ammonia
Sugar/wine ropes
Environment &
biohazards
Rain, lightning, mist, low
cloud, snow, wind.
Disorientation (eg. at night
near cliffs) stranding,
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Working in darkness/at night on
uneven/difficult terrain: mud,
slippery paths; tree stumps,
branches, dense vegetation;
streams, ponds, bogs; barbed
wire; slopes, screes, cliffs;
grykes, fissures, shafts.
hypothermia.
Trips, slips, falls,
entrapment, injuries, loss of
consciousness, concussion,
exhaustion, hypothermia,
disorientation.
working near cliffs or other hazardous sites.
Good lone worker system if applicable *. Carry
Possible
mobile phone. Identify hazardous locations before
the event. Exercise caution & keep safety
assessment of site up to date. Appropriate footwear
& clothes. Carry torches and spare batteries.
Major
Medium
*If you are lone working, plan your work and travel arrangements accordingly. Use a ‘Buddy system’ i.e. advise someone else (partner/spouse/friend) of your
movements, and ensure that person knows what to do in the event of an emergency. Give your Buddy an approximate time when you will be back from the
field and contact them on your return. If you do not possess a mobile phone, find out where the nearest working telephone is located.
Minimum review
period
1 year
Initial assessment
Review 1
Date
29/03/2010
28/03/2011
Signed (Head of)
Mark Parsons
Countersigned
(SMT)
Martin Warren
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Review 2
Review 3
Review 4