Citizen River Habitat Survey Manual

       CITIZEN RIVER HABITAT SURVEY VERSION 1: SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT

Site Number1:

Site Ref:

River Name:

Date:

Surveyor Name:

Surveyor Code:

1 Leave blank if new site.

2 Optional

Weather Conditions:

Flow Conditions:

Site details: (enter comments or circle if applicable and give details)

Risk Level (Low/Mod/High)

Access and Parking: (entry & exit)

Conditions: comment on ground stability, footing, exposure/remoteness

Obstacles/Hazards: fencing, stiles, dense vegetation, steep bank

Occupied/Unoccupied: people, livestock, animals

Activities/Land-use: agriculture, woodland, residential, industrial, construction, recreational

Risk if lone-working

IF THERE ARE ANY HIGH RISKS OR MORE THAN THREE MODERATE RISKS DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THE SURVEY.

Weil’s Disease (Leptospirosis)

Instructions to card holders

1. As infection may enter through breaks in the skin, ensure that any cut, scratch or abrasion is thoroughly cleansed and covered with a waterproof plaster.
2. Avoid rubbing your eyes, nose and mouth during work.
3. Clean protective clothing, footwear and equipment etc. after use
4. After work, and particularly before taking food or drink, wash hands thoroughly.
5. Report all accidents and/or injuries, however slight.
6. Keep your card with you at all times.

Lyme Disease

1. Dress appropriately with skin covered up.
2. Regularly inspect for ticks when in the field.
3. Check for, and remove, any ticks as soon as possible after leaving the site.
4. Seek medical attention if bitten by a tick.