The Wokingham LPA began the first of their five days on a hot and sunny (for once!) bank holiday weekend, setting up shop at the Swallowfield Show at Spencers Wood.
Showing off the very fancy police tractor and 4x4, the team, which consisted of PCSO Suzie Carr and PCSO Natalie Buckett manned a ‘have your say’ gazebo and information stand armed with rural-related crime prevention tips and advice. 
If you didn’t manage to meet the team at the Show, take at look below at our farm safety 12 point check list to get an idea of some the information your neighbourhood team and crime prevention officers can help with.
· Nameplate: is your house/farm sign displayed at the entrance?
· Fire hydrant: Where is the nearest fire hydrant?
· Water supplies: Location of available additional water supplies for example
tanks, ponds, rivers?
· Evacuation plan: Is a written animal evacuation plan available at all times?
· Dangerous animals: Are stables/ stalls/ fields identifiable if you are not
there?
· Flammable risks: What materials do you have on site and are they suitably
stored away from fire risks?
· Chemicals: What chemicals are stored, how many and where? Are they
marked with the relevant safety instructions?
· Fuel/ diesel: Are supplies/ tanks/ pipes clearly marked?
· Staff: Are your staff aware of emergency procedures and contact numbers?
· Housekeeping: Are your electrics, workshops and yards maintained and
kept tidy?
· Public: Are you hosting the general public on your property? How many are
likely to be present?
· Agricultural buildings: How many buildings do you have on the site? What
size are they and what is their current use, i.e. animal, crops, hay, chemicals,
machinery?
For more information or advice about any of the above subjects, contact your Neighbourhood Policing Team by finding their email via the Thames Valley Police website.
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