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 |
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| 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 | 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Boating - Impact | Water Activities | ALL | 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. |
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| 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 | |
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 |
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