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Conservation work can be dangerous. There are plenty of ways in which accidents can happen. It is in everyone's interest that your work is done as safely as possible. Safe work is good work, and vice versa, and the key to working safely is to make sure that everyone takes responsibility for creating a safe working environment. Accidents usually result from one of two things - bad planning or bad working practice. Bad working practice is, in too many cases, the result of insufficient training. If a new volunteer cuts his or her hand with a saw, it is probably not the person's fault. Training, in turn, is linked to planning and most accidents can be avoided if you plan properly. Planning for safety is based on effective risk assessment. The BTCV Basic Safety leaflet (in the Hands On pack) should be read by all volunteers in your group. All content copyright © 1986-2008 BTCV Ltd. Registered charity No. 261009 |
