Example of Health & Safety Notice for Pilgrims

(taken from Dorstone Church) July 2021

Advice for Pilgrims

‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ (Lao Tzu)

Inside the church building

Fire Safety & Access

• 
  North door should be kept locked for security concerns as access is close to the road.
  

• In any EMERGENCY use the main door key to unlock it.
  

• Main door to be left unlocked when people are inside the building overnight.
  

• When the building is left unattended between 4.30p.m. and 9a.m. the main door must be locked.
  

• Kitchen area

• 
  Floor slabs uneven
  
  Take care with hot water heater – please do NOT adjust the tap. (see notice)
  

• Electric kettles/all other electrical items (e.g. chargers ) - turn off when not in use.
  

• Fire extinguisher on wall by safe.
  

Nave

• 
  Slabs uneven by the font, which has protruding step.
  

• Fire extinguisher by the bookcase.
  

• Organ Vestry

• 
  Please DO NOT touch the organ, organ stops or organ pump.
  

• Please DO NOT touch controls for heating/lighting.
  

Visiting Public Lavatory in the night

• 
  Always take a torch.
  

• Do not go alone!
  

• Take extra care when crossing the bridge over the stream.
  

• Turn right out of the porch, exit through main gate, cross the bridge - walk up to Village Green.
  

• The Village Hall will be facing you.
  

• Follow the path up the right hand side of the Village Hall to the lavatory block at the rear.
  

Churchyard

• 
  N. & E. gates onto main road both have steps.
  

• Beware of traffic on the dangerous bend!!