| HAZARD | WHO MIGHT BE HARMED? | HOW MAY THE RISK BE ADEQUATELY CONTROLLED? | WHAT FURTHER ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED? |
| DROWNING | Paddlers Others | Wearing of buoyancy aid Instruction in capsize procedures Relevant supervision for novices Advised to keep away from waters edge | Buoyancy aids tested annually Induction sessions for beginners and new members Instructors to ensure buoyancy aid correctly fitted. Regular checks on hire equipment during the season. |
| HYPOTHERMIA / HYPERTHERMIA | Paddlers | Advised on the correct clothing to wear. Adjustment to clothing as required | Continuous dynamic risk assessment. |
| SLIPS TRIPS AND FALLS | Paddlers, Parents, Coaches & others | Regular observation of the bankside, recommendation of footwear | Ensure appropriate footwear is worn |
| SPRAINS, STRAINS AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES | Paddlers, Parents Coaches & others | Trained to lift correctly Ask for help Encouraged to paddle correctly | Ongoing training and regular checks of procedures Appropriate checks on lifting crafts |
| POLLUTION AND WATER QUALITY | Paddlers | Advised to bathe soon after immersion Made aware of flotsam | Risks higher in spate conditions. Avoid intentional capsizes in poor conditions |
| OTHER WATER USERS | Paddlers and other users | Paddlers instructed to be aware of other water users and how to take appropriate/avoiding action. | Informed as to possible other water users and location |
| BOATS & PWC | Paddlers & Safety team | Paddlers advised to abide by the waterways laws, keeping river right and allowing river cruisers to pass by. | Appropriate skill and awareness information including training |
| EXHAUSTION/FATIGUE | Paddlers and water safety team | Advise paddlers to bring a drink and have eaten an hour before paddling | Water safety team will assist and help them ashore. |
| CAPSIZED CRAFT | Paddlers | Information to be collected on entry of ability. Ask paddlers to look after each other on the water. | Water safety to assist capsized paddlers. |
| WEATHER/WIND | Paddlers & Safety Team | Weather reports checked the day before and on the morning. Advise paddlers of exiting the water should adverse weather conditions approach. | Continuous dynamic risk assessment |
| Wild Animals Eg: Swans | Paddlers | Advise paddlers to maintain distance from all wildlife, especially Swans with their signets. | If a nesting family is close to the start/finish, the paddle will be moved to a different location to protect the animals. |
| Environment | Everyone | Advise everyone to stay on the paths and to prevent minimal damage to the flora and fauna. | Continuous dynamic risk assessment |
