| Hazards | Probable injury or Reason | Person at risk | Current control measures | Action needed | Actioned by/date | Probability x severity = impact |
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Covid 19 |
Risk of infection | User
Staff Public |
Refer to CBW policy. | Review changes Government / NHS advice. |
1 x 5 = 5
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Slips, trips and falls |
Cuts and bruises
Chains, ropes, steps, slipways, stones, seaweed |
User
Staff Public |
Briefing
Help to handle board. Suitable footwear Students under staff supervision |
2×2=4
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| Injury lifting, carrying, dropping or falling from board | Improper technique
Lack of instruction Back muscle injury Damage to feet Knee paddling in water depth <1m/3ft |
User
Staff Public |
Brief lifting technique.
Carry in pairs if necessary Staffed prepared for session. |
2×2=4
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| Members of the public | Getting in the way whilst carrying the board.
Consideration for other beach and water users |
User
Staff Public |
Try and be wary of public
Good group management. Sessions delivered away from busy areas |
4×1=4 |
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Change in/adverse weather conditions
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Loss of confidence
Inability to paddle and control board Blown onto rocks |
User
Staff |
Dynamic assessment of weather conditions, cancel or postpone if risk considered unmanageable.
Brief customers on activity area Appropriate clothing for conditions Safety boat on station.
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2×3=6 |
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Collisions |
Boats
Other water users and paddle boarders Rocks |
User
Staff Public |
Briefing ref other water users.
Group management. Teach 2m spacing from one another/other water users. Helmets on request or instructor’s discretion |
2×2=4 |
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| Separation from instructor/ equipment | Loss of confidence
Bad weather |
User | Ensure good group management
Teaching ratio 6:1 maximum. Use of leashes when on water Stay in CBW operating area |
2×1=2 |
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| Entanglement | Leg leash/moorings/anchors/anglers/ swimmers | User
Staff |
Keep group from moorings/busy areas/boat channels/bathing areas |
1×4=4 |
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Illness |
Any pre-existing illness or injury that could cause problems | User
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Pre-session forms
Safety boat / instructor to be informed User / instructor to take medication during session e.g. inhaler |
1×5=5 |
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Drowning |
Head injury
Lack of confidence Poor swimming ability |
User
Staff |
PFD for every user
Wear leash on the water Check waiver forms At risk students employ smaller ratios Instructor’s close attention at all times If secondary drowning suspected access A+E |
2×5=10 | ||
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Waves and boat wake |
Falling, impact with equipment, shallow water | User
Staff Other water users |
Safety boat / Instructor vigilance
Shallow water paddling – go to knees No breaking waves and <2ft swell 360° awareness |
4×2=8 |
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| Equipment failure | Splinters, cuts, bruises, separation from equipment | User
Staff |
Daily equipment check. |
1×1=1 |
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| Climatic reaction | Sunburn
Heat stroke Hypothermia Hyperthermia Dehydration |
User
Staff |
Briefing for skin protection, hydration, and /or reducing exposure time. |
2×3=6 |