Waterland Risk Management Systems - Water Sports

1 Waterland Risk Management SystemsDate Of AssessmentAssessment Carried Out ByAssessment SubjectLocationAssessment DateReview date24/11/2018Jo PendleburyStand - Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Waterland , Lake 3224/11/201824/11/2019 Benefits of activity against risk: learning balance and trying a new sportWhat are the hazards?Who might be harmed and how?What are you already doing?Do you need to do anything else to manage this risk?Actioned by?:Action by when?Review DateSlips and tripsInstructors/Visitors/Clients/Custom er Service AssistantsWe carry out general good housekeeping. Staff keep work areas 24/11/201824/11/2019 DrowningClients/Instructors/Customer Service AssistantsAll clients and instructors will wear approved flotation aids at all times whilst on or near the Water which have been checked by the instructor in charge. NoInstructors24/11/201824/11/2019 First Aid Injuries Clients /Instructors/Customer Service Assistants Any cuts or injuries will be dressed and reported to be included in the appropriate reporting system .

2 NoInstructors24/11/201824/11/2019 Floatation EquipmentClients/Instructors/Customer Service AssistantsFloatation aids will be adjusted and checked by the instructor before the students are allowed to go on / near the failure Clients/Instructors /Customer Service AssistantsAll equipment will be checked by the instructor before commencement of the activity and if any damage is found it will be removed to the area for maintenance. NoInstructors24/11/201824/11/2019 House keeping / Cleaning Clients/Instructors/Customer Service Assistants All boards and equipment will be kept, as far as reasonably practical, in a clean and tidy staff24/11/201824/11/2019 Hypothermia / Hyperthermia /ExposureClients/InstructorsAll students and instructors will wear appropriate clothing (normally WETSUITS) for the prevailing conditions and the tasks to be / Managers24/11/201824/11/2019 Waterland Risk Management SystemsManual Handling Clients/InstructorsThe instructor will instruct on manual handling of boards and make sure the clients adhere to the instructions.

3 NoInstructors / Managers24/11/201824/11/2019 Medical Information ClientsMedical information will be obtained from the students prior to the commencement of the / Managers24/11/201824/11/2019 Near Misses Instructors/ClientsAll near misses must be reported on the near miss report form so that a review of the risk assessments can be carried power craft drivers will be qualified to a minimum of Royal Yachting Association Level Two with rescue endorsement. NoManagers24/11/201824/11/2019 Third Party Interference Instructors/ClientsThe instructors will not tolerate third party interference from any source and will cease the activity, if in their opinion safety is radio for assistance if required. Instructors27/11/201824/11/2019 TrainingInstructors/ClientsAll instructors must be competent and qualified in the sport of Stand-Up Paddleboarding and be approved by BSUPA or British Canoeing. The instructors must have been trained in the site safety Contamination Clients/All StaffThe Line Manager is responsible for assessing the Water quality and if there is any doubt any activities involving capsize or immersion will cease.

4 Environmental Health will be contacted on how to proceed. NoManagers24/11/201824/11/2019 Collision with objectsClients/All StaffQualified staff and Customer Service Assistants must appraise clients the suitability of points on the site for entry into the Water . If boards are launched from the jetty the clients must be informed of the dangers of falling off and striking a hard surface. It would be best to avoid these area s unless there is no other place to off kneeling on where entry points may cause an issue. Instructors / Customer Service Assistants24/11/201824/11/2019 What are the hazards?Who might be harmed and how?What are you already doing?Do you need to do anything else to manage this risk?Actioned by?:Action by when?Review DateSigned off by: Jo Pendlebury Date: 24/11/2018 Position: Director/InstructorApproved Yes Waterland Risk Management Systems