| Hazards | Probable injury or Reason | Person at risk | Current control measures | Action required | Actioned by/date | Probability x severity = impact |
| Covid 19 | Infection spread, risk of illness / death | User
Staff Public |
CBW Covid 19 policy –
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Review if changes to Government / NHS advice |
1×5=5 |
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| Boat ride out | Falling out of boat | User
Staff |
Remain seated when underway.
Hold on |
1×5=5 | ||
| Injury from boat and/or engine when putting water skier in the water/ recovering water skier | Bruising
Cuts |
User | Switch off engine when putting water skier in the water/picking up
Use a lookout Operate in calm seas only |
1×1=1 | ||
| Bruising and strains | Novice water skier/ wake boarder
Incorrect body positioning |
User | Brief participants in correct body positioning and to let go of the rope if uncomfortable
Wear wetsuit, impact vest Helmet on request or instructor’s discretion |
3×3=9 | ||
| Choking | Falling forward leading to large intake of water | User | Brief participants to keep mouth shut and breathe through nose | 3×2=6 | ||
| Other boats in the area | Water skier being run over by other boats | User | Position CBW boat between water skier and any other vessels
Operate away from other vessels as far as reasonably possible |
3×3=9 | ||
| Entanglement | Water skier entangled in rope when being recovered | User | Use a lookout to ensure water skier does not become entangled in tow rope. | 2×2=4 | ||
| Drowning | Head injury
Lack of confidence Poor swimming ability |
User
Staff |
First aid training
Safety boat If secondary drowning suspected access A+E |
2×5=10 | ||
| Illness | Any pre-existing illness or injury that could cause problems | User
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Pre-session forms
Safety boat teams to be informed of any issues Users to any medication be needed during the session e.g. asthma inhaler |
1×5=5 | ||
| Climatic reaction | Sunburn
Heat stroke Hypothermia Hyperthermia Dehydration |
User
Staff |
Briefing participants /staff on the need for skin protection, appropriate hydration, and reducing exposure
Safety boat to carry spare warm clothing and drinks. |
2×3=6 |