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 | Staff
Customer Public |
Refer to CBW policy.
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Review changes to Government / NHS advice |
1×5=5 |
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Slips, trips and falls |
Cuts and bruises
Chains, mooring lines, ropes. |
Customer
Instructor
|
Good briefing
Suitable footwear. Students under staff supervision |
2×2=4
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Collisions |
Cuts/bruises |
Customer
Instructor Public |
Instructor in boat at all times.
All onboard maintaining look out. |
1×5=5 |
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Illness |
Any pre-existing illness or injury. |
Customer
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Pre-session forms to be checked by instructor.
Customers to take any medication that may be needed during the session e.g. asthma inhaler |
1×5=5 |
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Man overboard |
Falling overboard |
Customer
Instructor
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Advice and instruction to keep a hold when moving around the boat.
Brief MOB procedures. |
2×2=4 |
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Climatic reaction |
Sunburn
Heat stroke Hypothermia Hyperthermia Dehydration |
Customer
Instructor
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Briefing participants /staff on the need for skin protection, appropriate hydration, and reducing exposure
Carry spare warm clothing and water |
2×3=6 |
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Drowning |
Head injury
Poor swimming ability Failed lifejacket. |
Customer
Instructor
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Instructors to ensure competency for conditions and craft
Tested Lifejacket to be worn. If secondary drowning suspected access A+E |
1×5=5 |
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Trapped fingers |
Injury coming alongside
Using winches |
Customer
Instructor
|
Briefing of hazard. |
2×2=4 |
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Boom |
Cuts, bruises, concussion
Serious head injury |
Customer Instructor
|
Briefing
Reef sails in stronger wind. Good notice prior to tacking / gybing.
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1×5=5 |
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Fire |
Serious injury |
Customer Instructor
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Fire extinguisher carried in safety pack
Marine VHF Radio carried to request assistance No smoking Refueling ashore only |
1×5=5 |