Bournemouth - Longham Lakes Health & Safety

Risk Assessment

Off Water hazards

Hazard Who is at risk? Duration Inherent risk Residual risk Control measures Further action required Notes
Car Park Paddlers, Spectators, Crew Minority Improbable chance of a Major incident Remote chance of a Minor incident People are to be made aware of traffic within parking areas. Vehicles are to park safely so as not to obstruct access routes. Club officials are to control cars in the venue at the start and the end of the event when the traffic flow requires it. Cars are to adhere to the speed limit of 5mph during the event. The car park is also accessed by other users. AquaPaddle Crew are to wear high-visibility clothing to ensure the cars can see the marshals.
Changing rooms Paddlers, Spectators, Crew Minority Possible chance of a Minor incident Remote chance of a Minor incident Changing rooms are to be kept as dry as possible and tidy to prevent trips and falls. No food waste is to be left within changing rooms.
Slip Way Paddlers, Crew Minority Remote chance of a Minor incident Improbable chance of a Minor incident Participants must comply with AquaPaddle/Club Policies and therefore with certain British Canoeing Policies Ongoing continual review that all conditions are being observed and adhered to by Crew. Ensure each member/visitor has access to a current copy of the AquaPaddle Policies, via the website. Slip on slip way
Tripping or Slipping on access steps or pontoons. (see also Drowning - Medical section) Minority Possible chance of a Lost Time incident Remote chance of a Minor incident Advised to wear suitable wet footwear with a non-slip sole, or training shoes, when using the access steps to the pontoons and whilst stepping on and off the pontoon bridges. Pontoon walking surface wood is specific non-slip construction. But care needs to be exercised to avoid algae or, bird deposits etc. particularly when wet. Ongoing Housekeeping Maintenance to ensure the minimum build-up of growth or droppings by AquaPaddle Crew when the risk is increasing. Ongoing continual review that all conditions are being observed and adhered to by AquaPaddle Crew.