Sygun Copper Mine

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Risk Assessment For Sygun Copper Mine

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UNDERGROUND

NO. ACTIVITY HAZARD ACTIONS TO REDUCE RISK RISK ASSESSMENT (after actions to reduce risk) LOW/MED/HIGH
1a Tunnels or passages Darkness Lighting system illuminates all areas Lighting system is checked on a daily basis LOW
1b
Disorientation Directional signs indicate route LOW
1c
Straying from route Directional signs indicate route and barriers placed to unauthorized areas LOW
1d
Overcrowding Visitors access to underground is regulated to prevent overcrowding LOW
1e
Claustrophobia Visitors are informed of size of tunnels and length of route LOW
2a Floor surface Slipping on surface Non skid (grooved) concrete surfaces, non skid steel grilles and handrails are provided LOW
3a Ceiling Low ceiling hitting head Helmets provided and must be worn LOW
4a Lighting Failure Emergency lighting system operates if failure of main power LOW
5a Ventilation Lack of ventilation Good ventilation is maintained by having a number of connections to surface air LOW
6a Radon Exposure to radon gas Radon gas monitoring has been completed and concentrations are below action level. Good ventilation throughout the mine minimises risk of exposure LOW
7a Physical accident Tending to casualty There are first aid supplies and list of emergency phone numbers located at ticket desk LOW

SURFACE

NO. ACTIVITY HAZARD ACTIONS TO REDUCE RISK RISK ASSESSMENT (after actions to reduce risk) LOW/MED/HIGH
8a Surface Walkways Slipping on gravel surface Maintaining surface and advise visitors of terrain LOW
9a Rock exposures Failing rock All walk ways are situated away from these areas LOW
10a Spoil material Loose or failing soil All walk ways are situated away from these areas LOW
11a Physical accident Tending to casualty See item 7A LOW
12a Adventure Playground Failing off equipment All relevant areas have appropriate surfaces
Signs indicate all children must be supervised by a responsible adult
There are first aid supplies and list of emergency rescue phone numbers located at the visitor centre
LOW
  • Date of Assessment: January 2023
  • Name: B Ward-Manager
  • Review Date: January 2024 (unless changes are made and earlier review required)

Directions

Opening Times

We are open:
10th February - 10th November
27th December - 2nd January

* Please note last entry for the underground tour is 45 minutes before closing time

Spring
10.00am - 4.00pm 10th February - 31st March
Summer
9.30am - 5.00pm 1st April - 30th September
Autumn
10.00am - 4.00pm 1st October - 10th November
Winter
10.00am - 4.00pm 27th December - 2nd January

Keep in Touch

Phone: 01766 549795

Email: sygunmine@hotmail.com

Address: Sygun Copper Mine Beddgelert, Gwynedd LL55 4NE UK.