Tring Health & Safety

Notes

will be reviewed nearer the event date.

Risk Assessment

Tring risk assessment was reviewed by Dave Hillier (Captain) on 19 October 2024.

Event Specific hazards

Hazard	Who is at risk?	Duration	Inherent risk	Residual risk	Control measures	Further action required	Notes
Bankside, Carpark to Water	Paddlers, Spectators, Crew	Briefly	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Marshal, bankside, dynamically assessing any risks / Hazards	None
Blue Green Algee	Paddlers, Spectators, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	If suspected Captain to report to local agency. Hands should be washed/sanitised after activity and before eating/drinking. Participants briefed on signs/symptoms.	None
Capsize / fall off and or entrapment.	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Participants to be briefed on capsize, entrapment and impact hazards on the activity briefing. Crew should be capable of rescuing capsized/entrapped craft and freeing paddler if necessary.	None
Check clean and dry.	Paddlers	Constant	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Check, Clean and Dry craft & wet equipment after use to prevent the spread and environmental damage from invasive non-native aquatic species and diseases. Check equipment and clothing for live organisms, plant fragments etc particularly in areas that are damp or hard to inspect. Clean and wash all equipment, footwear and clothing thoroughly, leaving any organisms at the water body where found. Dry all equipment and clothing	None
Medical	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Captain / Crew To request relevant medical issues from paddlers before the activity.	None
Obstructions.	Paddlers, Spectators, Crew	Briefly	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Captain / Crew to ensure all paddlers keep pathways and thoroughfares clear of obstructions and trip hazards.	None
On The Water Safety	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Ratio of participants to leaders to fall within the PUK’s guidelines. Captain provides a safety brief on the activity including upcoming features, mitigating opportunities and requests for assistance as required from but not limited to experienced paddlers.	None
Other Craft	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	All paddlers advised on the right and proper use of the waterway.	None
Other water users and wildlife. including Anglers.	Paddlers	Minority	Possible chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Participants briefed on presence of other water users as appropriate. Other water users should be treated politely and courteously Take care not to disturb wildlife, give all water birds on the activity a wide berth.	None
Safeguarding	Paddlers, Spectators, Crew	Constant	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Every member has agreed to AquaPaddle safeguarding policy. Any concerns should be notified to Captain or any Crew Member. or the Paddle Uk Safeguarding Officer (Tel: 0115 8968842)	None
Weather / Temperature	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Weather conditions must be appropriate for the activity. Cancelled if there is excessive wind or extreme weather warnings or if water level is unsuitable for planned activity. Captain / Crew should be aware of, and watch out for, the signs and symptoms of hypothermia / Hyperthermia. Clothing should be appropriate for conditions and activity. Captain undertakes dynamic risk assessment to judge additional controls that would be necessary for the prevailing conditions. Paddlers will not be allowed to take part in an activity if personal kit is not suitable for the conditions.	None
Wellbeing	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Captain and Crew to periodically ask if everyone is ok.	None