| HAZARD |
WHO MIGHT BE HARMED? |
HOW MAY THE RISK BE ADEQUATELY CONTROLLED?
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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 |