Name of activity / event / location	Family Camp / District Water Activities Day	Date of risk assessment	12/06/2025	Name of who undertook this risk assessment	G H
		Date of next review	04/07/2024

Hazard Identified? / Risks from it?	Category	Who is at risk?	How are the risks already controlled? What extra controls are needed?	What has changed that needs to be thought about and controlled?
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage. Risk – the chance of it happening.	Category to help organise risks	Young people, Leaders, Visitors?	Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it. For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out.	Keep checking throughout the activity in case you need to change it…or even stop it! This is a great place to add comments which will be used as part of the review.
Boating - River Conditions Unsuitable	General Water Activities	All	Check EA Boards Check river flow rate Check Tide Tables and Atlas if Tidal Check Weather Forecast Have Plan B ready with shorted sessions or plan for cancellation. Keep an eye on River conditions as they can rapidly change with gates being opened.
Paxmead - Exposed metalwork, nails, screws on jetties or pontoons	Cuts and Bruises	All	Check jetties and Pontoons for exposed metalwork or or potential exposed metalwork. Ensure that shoes are worn. Also check gates and anchor points for sharp metal
Paxmead - Jetty or Pontoon Slippery	Trips, slips and Falls	All	Ensure jetties and pontoons are clean and in good repair. Make sure that an adult supervises launch and recovery of groups Enforce the rule that YP are not allowed on the jetty unless wearing a BA and with an adult present
Paxmead - Underwater hazards	Trips, slips and Falls	All	Check around slipways and jetties for underwater hazards
Rafting - Underwater hazards	Trips, slips and Falls	All	Ensure that bank is clear of obstructions and that there is a clear space in the shallows for launching and recovering rafts
Boating - Water traffic levels high	General Water Activities	All	Check for Events happening on the river via the environment agency. If events are occurring, find out the open navigation channel. Paddlers instructed to be aware of other water users and how to take appropriate/avoiding action.
Boating - Drowning	Water Activities	ALL	Buoyancy Aids need to be fitted correctly and worn at all times when near the water Participants need to be able to swim 50 in clothing. Participants should have basic skills in water rescue techniques, self rescue and group rescue should be practiced prior to departure. If this is not feasible, then a briefing on exiting the craft shoudl be given as a minimum and the leader will need to be vigilant. Consider smaller groups or more competent helpers Ensure that fooling around in the water during capsizes is stopped straight away. Leaders need to keep a regular head count
Boating - Exposure	Water Activities	ALL	Ensure appropriate clothing is worn for conditions Ensure that space blankets or survival jackets are available if needed. Communicate plans for removing YP from the activity in case of Hypothermia Ensure provision is made for shade and water. be vigilant during eth sessions to ensure that participants do not look too cold. Check regularly
Boating - Impact Danger points could be boats, equipment, banks or other participants	Water Activities	ALL	Paddlesports: Consider using helmets Ensure good control over the group Keep a close eye on horseplay or potential impact hazards. Check route to ensure if helmets are required. Sailing: Have helmets available. Discuss use of helmets during suitable clothing and equipment sessions. Depending on experience of sailors, mandate helmets when conditions are unfavourable (Gusty switching winds. higher winds, inexperienced sailors Behaviour Keep an eye out for inappropriate behaviour and stop it straight away. Consider spreading the group out a bot if the risk of impact by paddles is heightened
Paxmead - tent and Gazebo Guy Lines	Trips, slips and Falls	ALL	Cordon off Camping area for Event team Peg Gazebos in as vertical as possible
Paxmead - Campfire / Pizza oven / BBQ	Burns and Scalds	Participants	Safety Warning as part of briefing Parent or Adult volunteer to supervise.
Paxmead - Traffic management	Participant management	ALL	Ensure there is a one way system for Vehicles to drop off and leave
Paxmead - Climbing Wall	Trips, slips and Falls	ALL	Safety Briefing Maximum numbers Maybe ask an Adult or Explorer to supervise. Stop any bad behaviour or inappropriate games straight away
Paxmead - Container and other buildings	Trips, slips and Falls	Participants	Strict rule about non used areas being out of bounds
Injury or Sickness	Cuts and Bruises	ALL	Nominated first Aider on Duty at all times. Equipped with Radio and first aid kit Safety Boats to Carry first aid kit Leaders of remote groups to carry small first aid kits and radios
Water Quality - hand Washing	Activities	All Participants	Ensure that handwashing facilities are available and easily accessible. Reinforce instructions to wash hands after being in or on the river and always before meals or eating
Food Allergies - Risk of ill health / sickness	Cooking	All Present	To ensure all leaders, adults and young people have declared any food allergies. To ensure food is stored appropriately and kept away from people with allergies. Avoid cross contamination through careful use of food and use separate equipment where necessary. Check ingredients where appropriate.
Emergency Contacts	Activities, Away from HQ	All Participants	All children will have a responsible adult present. Multiple leaders are available with access to OSM which hold contact details for all present.