Name of activity / event / location	Family Camp / District Water Activities Day	Date of risk assessment	04/07/2023	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
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
Paxmead - Jetty or Pontoon Slippery	Trips, slips and Falls	All	Ensure jetties and pontoons are clean and in good repair
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	Inform neighbouring clubs consider putting posters at up and downstream locks Investigate organised events
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
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
Boating - Impact	Water Activities	ALL	Consider using helmets Ensure good control over the group Keep a close eye on horseplay or potential impact hazards
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	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
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