Health & Safety
Plot tenants have a legal duty of care to others, ensuring plots and sites are maintained and used safely. Failing this as a duty could result in legal action
In an emergency Dial 999
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It is a good idea to tell someone where you are going and roughly how long you plan to be on your plot
If you have a mobile phone take it with you
Secure the site on entry and leaving
If you see suspect unusual activity, see signs of damage or suspect intruders on your site then report this to your Site manager
Ensure Access for Emergency vehicles
Gates should be kept shut at all times and individual member are alone on site.
Keep paths clear at all times, with grass paths trimmed so route is obvious
Remove stones from paths as these may fly up when mown
Don’t put weed killer, wood chippings or carpet on communal grass paths
Don’t pull the hose taut across a path, causing a trip hazard
Keep your plot free from hazards- e.g. sharp edges, improperly stored tools, chemicals and rubbish
Keep plot cultivated and weeds prevented from seeding, to respect neighbouring tenants
Unacceptable for a tenant to walk on the plot of another tenant or take any tools, equipment, plants or other materials on that plot
No hedges or fences may be put to mark the plot boundary
Growing fruit trees/bushes is permitted using dwarf rootstock varieties All tress to be kept pruned to no more that 3m in height
Cap canes and posts to prevent eye injuries e.g. plastic bottle, yogurt pot
Avoid using short and hard to see posts near paths as they may become a trip hazard
Glass structures of any kind are NOT to be placed on the allotments
Ensure these are erected in a safe and sound manner
Ensure structures are properly maintained in good order to avoid accidents
Any temporary structure be properly disposed of
Sheds are not permitted on Greyhound Meadow
Ensure ponds are protected to avoid accidents
Read and understand the instructions as to the correct use
No one under the age of 18 may use the RAA machinery
All chemicals kept on site must be stored in a locked container. In a safe place and out of the reach of children
Keep all chemicals in their original labelled containers and follow the instructions on use
Care must be exercised when using pesticides, so as not to cause a danger to the public or wildlife
Horse and other manures should be composted for at least 6 months to avoid contamination
No cooked food waste to be composted
Compost bins must be not be placed against the boundary of a residents’ properties
Wash your hands well after handling, even if gloves are worn
Always fill the machine outside in the open air
Do not smoke!
Bonfires are allowed between 1st October and 30th April
Bonfires are only to be set on the members own plot with a maximum distance possible from residents
Bonfires should only be set within one hour of dusk
Do not use any accelerant to start a bonfire
Check for wildlife before lighting the bonfire
Tend the fire at all times and do not touch the ash until cooled
Dampened the fire before leaving
Water may be stored in tanks or butts on members plot and use of hose pipes is permitted
Water containers on a plot must have a secure cover
Water in containers/butts should be kept clean and not left stagnant
Always wash and treat cuts and abrasions, however minor to avoid infections like Weil’s disease
Always wash hands with soap and water thoroughly before eating, even if you have been wearing gloves
Be aware of ticks in grass etc
If you have an accident, either enter it in the accident book next to first aid box or tell Site manager
If you see a rat or other vermin tell your Site manager
Secure locks on gates on entry and exit to the sites at Tassell Hall & Long Cutt
Members are required to take responsibility for their own safety. There are no First Aid supplies on any site. Members should wear appropriate protective clothing and footwear. They should have their own personal First Aid kit
Be careful where they walk. Paths are often crocked and uneven
Stay on the marked paths. There are hazards on plots such as netting, broken glass, posts and twine
Stay off other people’s allotments
Family participation in an allotment is strongly encouraged. There are hazards so children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Children must stay within the bounds of the family plot
Inform your Site manager and other plot holders if someone else is tending your plot while you are away
Dogs are permitted on the allotments. They must be kept on a lead at all times and restricted to their owner’s plot. All faeces must be removed immediately
The RAA has a Third Party policy through the RHS. No personal protection insurance has been arranged for members